Show ContentsCalderin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The surname Calderin was brought to England in the wake of the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name is derived from the Old French "chalderonnier" or "cauderonnier," meaning "a maker of cauldrons."

Early Origins of the Calderin family

The surname Calderin was first found in Yorkshire, where the Calderin family held a seat from ancient times, having been granted the land by William of Normandy for assisting in the Conquest of 1066. The first known bearer of the name was Stephen Caldron, who was recorded in Yorkshire in 1289.

Early History of the Calderin family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Calderin research. Another 87 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1289 and 1299 are included under the topic Early Calderin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Calderin Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Calderin are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Calderin include: Calderon, Calderone, Cauldron, Cawdron, Coldron, Caldron and many more.

Early Notables of the Calderin family

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United States Calderin migration to the United States +

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Calderin or a variant listed above:

Calderin Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Julio Calderin, aged 19, who settled in America, in 1911
  • Manual Calderin, aged 25, who immigrated to the United States, in 1914
  • Carlos Calderin, aged 19, who landed in America, in 1914
  • Frank Calderin, aged 20, who immigrated to the United States, in 1923


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