Explore the Family Name Garguilo
The meaning of Garguilo
Altered (metathesized) form of Italian Gargiulo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Federico, Amerigo, Angelo, Guido, Sal, Vito.
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How common is the last name Garguilo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Garguilo has been increasingly popular between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,141st in popularity and increased in rank to 36,048th in 2010, showing a 5.49% growth. The number of people with the Garguilo surname also rose during this period from 546 individuals in 2000 to 622 in 2010, marking an increase of 13.92%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people showed a small growth as well, rising from 0.2 to 0.21, a 5% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,141 | #36,048 | 5.49% |
| Count | 546 | 622 | 13.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.21 | 5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Garguilo
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people with the Garguilo surname were of White ethnic identity. There was a slight increase in the percentage of white people with this surname from 93.22% in 2000 to 94.53% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more ethnicities also rose slightly from 1.83% to 2.09%. However, there was a notable decrease in the Hispanic population with this surname, dropping from 3.85% to 2.73%. The Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations remained constant with no individuals reported in these categories for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.22% | 94.53% | 1.41% |
| Hispanic | 3.85% | 2.73% | -29.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 2.09% | 14.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |