Explore the Family Name Gibilisco
The meaning of Gibilisco
Italian (Sicily): topographic name for a mountain dweller, from Arabic jabal ‘mountain’ + the Italian suffix -esco denoting belonging or association. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Santo, Angelo, Carlo, Raffaele.
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How common is the last name Gibilisco in the United States?
The surname Gibilisco has seen a slight increase in popularity within the United States over the past decade, as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname was ranked 55,971st in popularity with 342 individuals bearing the name, equating to roughly 0.13 per 100k people. By 2010, the rank had climbed slightly to 55,386th and the count of individuals with the surname rose to 371, maintaining an equivalent proportion per 100k people. This represents a modest growth rate of 1.05 in rank and 8.48 in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,971 | #55,386 | 1.05% |
| Count | 342 | 371 | 8.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gibilisco
Regarding the ethnic identity of those with the surname Gibilisco, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows it is primarily associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, approximately 96.78% of individuals with the surname identified as White, a percentage that increased to 98.38% by 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic dropped from 2.34% in 2000 to 1.35% in 2010. There were no notable changes in other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, as these remained at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.78% | 98.38% | 1.65% |
| Hispanic | 2.34% | 1.35% | -42.31% |
| 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% |