Find out how popular the last name Kaldis is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Kaldis.

Kaldis, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Kaldis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kaldis in America

Kaldis is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kaldis surname appeared 132 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Kaldis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kaldis to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Kaldis

The surname KALDIS is of Greek origin, emerging in the 16th century from the Greek word "kaldis" meaning "small house" or "hut." The name was likely initially used as a descriptive surname for someone who lived in a small dwelling or cottage.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname KALDIS can be found in historical records from the Greek islands, particularly Crete and Rhodes. The name appears in Ottoman tax registers and census records from the 16th and 17th centuries, indicating its presence in these regions during that time period.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname KALDIS was Ioannis KALDIS, a merchant from the village of Apokoronas on the island of Crete, who lived in the late 16th century. Records show that he traded in olive oil and other goods with Venice and other Mediterranean ports.

In the 18th century, the KALDIS surname is found in various parts of mainland Greece, such as the Peloponnese region. Georgios KALDIS (1722-1788), a Greek Orthodox priest and scholar from the town of Nafplion, is notable for his contributions to religious education and his writings on theological subjects.

During the Greek War of Independence (1821-1832), several individuals with the KALDIS surname played roles in the struggle against Ottoman rule. Emmanouil KALDIS (1790-1847), a military officer from the island of Crete, fought in several battles and is remembered for his bravery and leadership.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as Greeks began emigrating to other parts of the world, the KALDIS surname spread to various countries. Nikolaos KALDIS (1864-1932), a Greek immigrant to the United States, established a successful import-export business in New York City and was active in the Greek-American community.

Another notable figure was Konstantinos KALDIS (1888-1963), a Greek writer and poet who was part of the literary movement known as the "Generation of the 1930s." His works explored themes of identity, nationalism, and the challenges faced by the Greek diaspora.

Over time, variations in the spelling of the surname emerged, including KALDHS, KALDES, and KALDHS. However, KALDIS remained the most common spelling, reflecting the surname's enduring Greek roots and its journey from a small island village to various corners of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kaldis

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Kaldis.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Kaldis was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Kaldis has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Kaldis was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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