Explore the Family Name Galioto
The meaning of Galioto
Italian: occupational name from galeotto ‘sailor on a galleon’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Mario, Mariano, Rosario, Agostino, Angelo, Benedetto, Carlo, Giuseppe, Sal, Salvatore, Vincenza.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Galioto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Galioto has seen a slight increase in popularity. In 2000, it was ranked 32,267 most popular and by 2010, it had risen to 31,824, showing a growth of approximately 1.37%. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased from 673 to 725, marking a rise of 7.73%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,267 | #31,824 | 1.37% |
| Count | 673 | 725 | 7.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Galioto
In regards to ethnic identity, the Galioto surname appears predominantly within the White demographic based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 98.07% identified as White, but this percentage declined slightly to 95.17% in 2010. Hispanic representation among those with the Galioto surname increased significantly by 95.52%, going from 1.34% in 2000 to 2.62% in 2010. Notably, the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those belonging to two or more races also saw an emergence in 2010, at 0.83% and 1.24% respectively. Meanwhile, no change was observed among Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.07% | 95.17% | -2.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 2.62% | 95.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |