What is calderon?

Calderón is a Spanish surname that is common in Hispanic countries. It is derived from the Latin word "caldaria", which means "boiler" or "cauldron". The name was originally given to people who worked with metals or who made boilers.

There are many famous people with the surname Calderón, including:

* Pedro Calderón de la Barca (1600-1681), a Spanish playwright and poet

* José Calderón (born 1981), a Spanish professional basketball player

* Felipe Calderón (born 1962), a Mexican politician who served as President of Mexico from 2006 to 2012

The surname Calderón can also be found in other countries, such as the United States, France, and Italy. It is a relatively common surname, and it is estimated that there are over 1 million people with this surname worldwide.