Explore the Family Name Gandolfo
The meaning of Gandolfo
Italian: from Gandolfo, an ancient Germanic personal name composed of the elements gand ‘spell’ + wulf ‘wolf’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Salvatore, Carmelo, Carmine, Vito, Antonino, Antonio, Bartolo, Carlo, Carmela, Dante, Eduardo, Ricardo, Rosario. Spanish Antonieta, Baldo, Carlos, Diego, Elena, Jorge, Mario, Raymondo.
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How common is the last name Gandolfo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Gandolfo has seen a slight change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gandolfo was ranked 19,991 in popularity and this rank decreased to 20,697 in 2010, indicating a drop of 3.53%. However, the number of people carrying the Gandolfo surname increased from 1,242 to 1,278, marking an increase of 2.9%. The proportion of the Gandolfo surname per 100k population also dropped by 6.52% from 0.46 to 0.43.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,991 | #20,697 | -3.53% |
| Count | 1,242 | 1,278 | 2.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.43 | -6.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gandolfo
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Gandolfo surname from 2000 to 2010. While there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black with this surname, a small percentage identified with two or more races, increasing slightly from 1.13% to 1.17%. The majority of individuals with the Gandolfo surname identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 91.47% to 88.89%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw significant growth, increasing by 29.05% from 7.09% to 9.15%. There were no changes in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.47% | 88.89% | -2.82% |
| Hispanic | 7.09% | 9.15% | 29.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 1.17% | 3.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |