Explore the Family Name Garofano
The meaning of Garofano
Italian: variant of Garofalo, from standard Italian garofano ‘carnation’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Angelo, Ciro, Luigi, Rocco, Salvatore, Saverio, Umberto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Garofano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Garofano has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Garofano was ranked 49,159th in popularity and had a count of 402. By 2010, the surname had risen to rank 48,256th with a count of 438, indicating an increase of 1.84% in rank and 8.96% in count. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,159 | #48,256 | 1.84% |
| Count | 402 | 438 | 8.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Garofano
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Garofano identify as White, with percentages hovering around 97.5% in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races showed a small decrease, dropping from 1.49% in 2000 to 1.37% in 2010. The groups Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all had no individuals claiming the Garofano surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.76% | 97.49% | -0.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 1.37% | -8.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |