Explore the Family Name Gaito
The meaning of Gaito
Italian (Campania): 1. from Gaita, a variant of Gaeta, used as a habitational or a personal name. 2. variant of Caito.
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How common is the last name Gaito in the United States?
The surname Gaito, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 53,556 in terms of prevalence, but had dropped to 59,171 by 2010, a change of -10.48%. The number of instances of this surname also fell, from 362 in 2000 to 342 in 2010, a decrease of -5.52%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.13 with the surname Gaito in 2000, decreasing to 0.12 by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,556 | #59,171 | -10.48% |
| Count | 362 | 342 | -5.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gaito
In terms of ethnicity of those with the surname Gaito, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White. In 2000, 90.33% of Gaitos identified as White, increasing slightly to 92.11% by 2010. Simultaneously, the proportion of Gaitos identifying as Hispanic decreased from 6.91% in 2000 to 5.26% in 2010. In 2010, it was recorded that some Gaitos identified with two or more races, a feature not present in the 2000 census. There were no recorded instances of Gaitos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.33% | 92.11% | 1.97% |
| Hispanic | 6.91% | 5.26% | -23.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.38% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |