Explore the Family Name Giglia
The meaning of Giglia
Italian: from the personal name Giglia, feminine form of Giglio. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Alfonso, Salvatore, Alfonse, Carmelo, Ignazio, Nicolo, Pietro, Sal, Salvator, Santina, Santo, Vita.
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How common is the last name Giglia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Giglia has experienced a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 42,830 and dropped to 47,272 in 2010, representing a decrease of 10.37%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also declined by 5.67% from 476 in 2000 to 449 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 16.67% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,830 | #47,272 | -10.37% |
| Count | 476 | 449 | -5.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Giglia
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Giglia surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease of 0.20% over a decade. The proportion identifying as Hispanic also slightly decreased by 5.82%. On the other hand, individuals who identified as being of two or more races increased by 23.81%, making it the only group with a positive change. There were no individuals with the Giglia surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.85% | 96.66% | -0.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 1.78% | -5.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 1.56% | 23.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |