How common is the Calderon surname?

There are approximately 750,000 people with the surname Calderon in the United States.

Are there Calderon soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 8 soldiers with the Calderon surname appear in Civil War records.

Calderon

Q: What does the surname Calderon mean?

The surname Calderon means "Derived from 'caldero' or 'caldera', referring to a large pot or cauldron.". It is of Spanish origin.

Occupational

Meaning

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 & Frequency

Estimated 750,000 bearers in the United States #89 most common surname

Rare Common

Widespread throughout Spain and Spanish-speaking regions, with significant presence in Mexico and Central America.

Calderon Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Calderon Surname

Ignacio Calderon

Ambassador from Bolivia

Quick Facts

Origin: Spanish
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: Medieval Spain, 13th century
Estimated Bearers: 750,000

War Records

8 soldiers with the Calderon surname found in Civil War records.

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