Explore the Family Name Gaglio
The meaning of Gaglio
Italian (southern): nickname for someone with grizzled hair or beard, from Sicilian gagghiu ‘spotted, dappled’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Vito, Antonio, Pietro, Filippo, Caesar, Carmelo, Cesare, Domenico, Giovanni, Nichola, Nunzio.
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How common is the last name Gaglio in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Gaglio' experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Gaglio' was ranked 28,298th in terms of popularity and fell to 30,165th by 2010, marking a negative change of 6.6%. The actual count of individuals with this last name also declined from 795 in 2000 to 777 in 2010, a drop of 2.26%. Similarly, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 10.34%, from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,298 | #30,165 | -6.6% |
| Count | 795 | 777 | -2.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gaglio
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census revealed that the majority of individuals with the surname 'Gaglio' identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a minor decrease from 93.96% to 92.92%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose from 3.77% in 2000 to 4.89% in 2010, an increase of 29.71%. The count of individuals identifying with two or more races saw a decline, from 1.64% in 2000 to 1.29% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.96% | 92.92% | -1.11% |
| Hispanic | 3.77% | 4.89% | 29.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 1.29% | -21.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |