Explore the Family Name Gargaro
The meaning of Gargaro
Italian (southern): from the Greek stem gargar-, denoting either a ‘babbling’ or ‘clear’ stream of water, or ‘gargling’. Only the latter sense is attested as a vocabulary word in southern Italian Greek. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Luigi, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Gargaro in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gargaro fluctuated between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 68,360 in popularity, but fell to 81,458 by 2010—a 19.16% decrease. Similarly, the count of people with the surname also dropped from 269 in 2000 to 232 in 2010, reflecting a 13.75% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people of this surname decreased by 20%, from 0.1 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,360 | #81,458 | -19.16% |
| Count | 269 | 232 | -13.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gargaro
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Gargaro surname, the U.S. Decennial Census data shows that it is predominantly linked to White ethnicity. In 2000, 96.65% of those with the surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 96.55% in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 1.86% in 2000 to 2.16% in 2010, which is an increase of 16.13%. No individuals with the Gargaro surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.65% | 96.55% | -0.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 2.16% | 16.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |