Calhoon Surname
Approximately 2,902 people bear this surname
Calhoon Surname Definition:
(Irish, Scottish) Grandson of Cathluan (battle hero, or battle joyful); contraction of Colquhoun, q.v.
Calhoon Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,855 | 1:126,956 | 13,462 |
| Canada | 35 | 1:1,052,731 | 78,176 |
| United States Virgin Islands | 5 | 1:22,075 | 2,767 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 1 | 1:99,171 | 2,137 |
| Brazil | 1 | 1:214,074,332 | 1,693,628 |
| England | 1 | 1:55,718,059 | 489,080 |
| Latvia | 1 | 1:2,050,046 | 60,295 |
| Liberia | 1 | 1:4,408,535 | 47,110 |
| Thailand | 1 | 1:70,638,345 | 1,175,915 |
| Uganda | 1 | 1:39,039,279 | 258,887 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2 | 1:2,214,933 | 33,683 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,924 | 1:26,101 | 3,208 |
The alternate forms: Càlhoon (1) are calculated separately.
Calhoon Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
(Irish, Scottish) Grandson of Cathluan (battle hero, or battle joyful); contraction of Colquhoun, q.v.
Calhoon Demographics
Calhoon Religious Adherence
in Ireland
Religious Adherence
in Ireland
Calhoon Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Calhoon Come From? nationality or country of origin
Calhoon is more commonly found in The United States than any other country or territory. It can also occur in the variant forms: Càlhoon. For other possible spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Calhoon? popularity and diffusion
It is the 151,746th most widespread family name worldwide It is held by around 1 in 2,511,215 people. The surname occurs mostly in The Americas, where 90 percent of Calhoon live; 90 percent live in North America and 90 percent live in Anglo-North America.
This last name is most commonly held in The United States, where it is carried by 2,855 people, or 1 in 126,956. In The United States it is most numerous in: California, where 10 percent reside, Missouri, where 7 percent reside and Colorado, where 5 percent reside. Outside of The United States it is found in 9 countries. It also occurs in Canada, where 1 percent reside and The United States Virgin Islands, where 0 percent reside.
Calhoon Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The frequency of Calhoon has changed over time. In The United States the number of people carrying the Calhoon surname grew 148 percent between 1880 and 2014.
Calhoon Last Name Statistics demography
The religious adherence of those carrying the surname is chiefly Anglican (100%) in Ireland.
In The United States those bearing the Calhoon last name are 22.19% more likely to be registered Republicans than the national average, with 68.96% registered with the political party.
The amount Calhoon earn in different countries varies marginally. In United States they earn 7.24% more than the national average, earning $46,274 USD per year and in Canada they earn 9.44% more than the national average, earning $54,373 CAD per year.
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Calhoon Reference & Research
Calhoun FamilyTree DNA Group - A group collating DNA test results for those who bear the surname, includes results of DNA tests and discussions.
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Footnotes
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