TheNameDBCalderon
OccupationalMeaning
Derived from 'caldero' or 'caldera', referring to a large pot or cauldron.
Etymology
Originally an occupational surname for a maker or seller of cauldrons and large cooking vessels. The suffix '-on' intensifies the meaning, suggesting someone particularly associated with this trade.
About the Calderon Surname
A traditional Spanish occupational surname with literary prominence through the Golden Age playwright. The name remains common in Spain and throughout the Hispanic world.
Distribution
Widespread throughout Spain and Spanish-speaking regions, with significant presence in Mexico and Central America.
Notable Bearers
Pedro Calderon de la Barca, Sila Maria Calderon