Explore the Family Name Gambino
The meaning of Gambino
Italian: from a diminutive of gamba ‘leg’, probably applied as a nickname for someone with short legs. The surname, probably of Italian origin, is also found in Spain and Portugal. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Vincenzo, Vito, Giovanni, Rocco, Sal, Calogero, Carlo, Carmine, Francesco, Gaetano.
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How common is the last name Gambino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gambino has experienced a slight decline in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked 6341 and by 2010, it had dropped to 6558, representing a decrease of 3.42%. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname actually increased from 4944 in 2000 to 5168 in 2010, a growth rate of 4.53%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a reduction from 1.83 in 2000 to 1.75 in 2010, marking a 4.37% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,341 | #6,558 | -3.42% |
| Count | 4,944 | 5,168 | 4.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.83 | 1.75 | -4.37% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gambino
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Gambino surname identified as White, with 90.96% in 2000 and a slightly lower percentage of 89.34% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Gambino surname group showed a significant increase of 33.28%, rising from 6.55% in 2000 to 8.73% in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying as Black from 0.38% in 2000 to 0.43% in 2010. The percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander were relatively stable (0.67% in 2000 and 0.68% in 2010), while those identifying with two or more races significantly decreased from 1.44% in 2000 to 0.68% in 2010. The data for American Indian and Alaskan Native was not available for 2000 but showed a presence of 0.15% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.96% | 89.34% | -1.78% |
| Hispanic | 6.55% | 8.73% | 33.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 0.68% | 1.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 0.68% | -52.78% |
| Black | 0.38% | 0.43% | 13.16% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.15% | 0% |
Gambino ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Gambino is Italian, which comprises 42.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (22.7%) and French & German (10.1%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Indigenous American, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Iranian, Caucasian & Mesopotamian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Italian | 42.8% |
| British & Irish | 22.7% |
| French & German | 10.1% |
| Other | 24.4% |
Possible origins of the surname Gambino
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Gambino have recent ancestry locations in Italy and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Sicily, Italy | 67.90% |
| Campania, Italy | 67.20% |
| Calabria, Italy | 66.40% |
| Apulia, Italy | 59.50% |
| Abruzzo, Italy | 56.50% |
What Gambino haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Gambino is E-M183, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup E-M183 is descended from haplogroup E-M96. Other common haplogroups include J-M410 and T-L446, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Maes, Alaniz, Line, Benavides, Quintanilla, Kahl, Arroyo, Scholl, Bravo, Cordova.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Gambino surname are: H1, U5b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins E-M96Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Gambino have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Gambino" Surname 37.3%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Gambino" Surname 31.4%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Gambino" Surname 19.6%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Gambino" Surname 17.7%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Gambino?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Gambino are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition