Explore the Family Name Gallicchio
The meaning of Gallicchio
Italian: habitational name from Gallicchio, a place in Potenza province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Antonio, Emilio, Luigi, Mario, Pasquale, Salvatore, Valentino, Vito.
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How common is the last name Gallicchio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of surname Gallicchio saw a marginal increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 48,196 with 412 individuals bearing this name, corresponding to a proportion of 0.15 per 100k people. By 2010, the rank improved slightly to 47,356 with an increase in count to 448 individuals, maintaining the same proportion of 0.15 per 100k people. This represents an overall growth of 8.74% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #47,356 | 1.74% |
| Count | 412 | 448 | 8.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gallicchio
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts for individuals carrying the Gallicchio surname. In 2000, the majority identified as White (95.15%), followed by Hispanic (2.18%), whereas individuals identifying with two or more races made up 1.46%. However, by 2010, while the majority still identified as White (93.97%), there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic (5.36%), marking a change of 145.87%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The proportion identifying with two or more races dropped to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.15% | 93.97% | -1.24% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 5.36% | 145.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |