Explore the Family Name Giancarlo
The meaning of Giancarlo
Italian: from the personal name Giancarlo, composed of the names Gianni (equivalent of John) + Carlo (equivalent of Charles).
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How common is the last name Giancarlo in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Giancarlo decreased in overall popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 69,636th most common in the U.S., but by 2010, it had slipped to 73,464th. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of people with the Giancarlo surname remained relatively stable, increasing slightly from 263 in 2000 to 264 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor decrease from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #73,464 | -5.5% |
| Count | 263 | 264 | 0.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Giancarlo
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity of those with the Giancarlo surname. In 2000, over 91% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but by 2010, this percentage declined to 87.5%. This shift correlates with an increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, which rose from 6.84% in 2000 to 8.71% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.25% | 87.5% | -4.11% |
| Hispanic | 6.84% | 8.71% | 27.34% |
| 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% |