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

Kalfas, 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 Kalfas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kalfas in America

Kalfas is the 61123rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kalfas surname appeared 329 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 Kalfas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kalfas 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 Kalfas

The surname Kalfas originates from Greece, tracing its roots back to the 15th century during the Byzantine era. The name is believed to have derived from the Greek word "kalos," meaning good or beautiful, combined with the suffix "-fas," which may have been a contraction of a longer name or a regional variation.

Kalfas is predominantly found in regions of southern Greece, particularly in the Peloponnese peninsula and the Ionian Islands. The earliest documented instances of the name appear in church records and land deeds from these areas, suggesting it may have originated among the local aristocracy or landowning families.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Kalfas surname was Ioannis Kalfas, a Greek scholar and philosopher who studied at the University of Padua in Italy. His works on philosophy and logic were widely circulated during the Renaissance period.

Moving into the 18th century, the Kalfas family played a role in the Greek War of Independence against Ottoman rule. Georgios Kalfas, born in 1785 in the village of Kalavryta, was a renowned military leader and strategist who commanded rebel forces in several crucial battles.

During the 19th century, the name Kalfas gained prominence in the field of arts and literature. Nikolaos Kalfas, born in 1820 on the island of Kefalonia, was a celebrated poet and playwright whose works explored themes of Greek identity and cultural heritage.

Another significant figure was Alexandros Kalfas, born in 1865 in Athens. He was an accomplished architect who designed numerous notable buildings across Greece, including the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, which is considered one of his greatest achievements.

In more recent history, Dimitrios Kalfas, born in 1923 in Sparta, was a renowned journalist and political commentator. His insightful writings and analysis on Greek politics and society earned him widespread recognition and respect.

The Kalfas surname, with its rich history spanning centuries, remains a prominent name in Greece, particularly in regions where it first took root. Its enduring presence serves as a testament to the family's significant contributions to various aspects of Greek culture, from military exploits to literature, arts, and scholarly pursuits.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kalfas

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

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 Kalfas 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 Kalfas 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 Kalfas was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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