Explore the Family Name Garafalo
The meaning of Garafalo
Italian: variant of Garofalo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Salvatore, Antonio, Sal.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Garafalo in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Garafalo has seen slight fluctuations in popularity over the past two decades. In 2000, it ranked 65,133rd in terms of prevalence among surnames in the U.S., with a total count of 285. By 2010, the rank had marginally dropped to 65,782nd and the count had risen by 5.61% to 301. Despite this increase in raw numbers, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 9.09%, from 0.11 to 0.10, indicating that the growth in the number of people bearing the surname Garafalo did not keep pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #65,782 | -1% |
| Count | 285 | 301 | 5.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Garafalo
In reference to the ethnic identity of those with the Garafalo surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a largely homogeneous picture. Nearly all identified as White, with the percentage increasing slightly from 96.84% in 2000 to 97.67% in 2010. The Hispanic representation, albeit minimal in 2000 at 1.75%, disappeared completely in the 2010 census. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. This suggests that the Garafalo surname is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.84% | 97.67% | 0.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |