Explore the Family Name Giganti
The meaning of Giganti
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Gigante. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Geno, Nino, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Giganti in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Giganti has seen a small rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 50,572 in popularity with a count of 388, giving it a proportion per 100,000 of 0.14. By 2010, the rank had slightly increased to 49,636 with the count rising to 423, but the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.14. This signifies a growth in popularity by 1.85% and an increase in count by 9.02%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,572 | #49,636 | 1.85% |
| Count | 388 | 423 | 9.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Giganti
The ethnicity breakdown of the Giganti surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, has shifted somewhat over the decade. In 2000, a vast majority of individuals with the Giganti surname identified as White (96.65%), followed by Hispanic (2.06%), and then those identifying with two or more races (1.29%). There were no records of individuals identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, while the majority still identified as White (93.38%), there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic (3.78%) and those identifying with two or more races (1.89%). The percentages for Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.65% | 93.38% | -3.38% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 3.78% | 83.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.89% | 46.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |