Explore the Family Name Gionta
The meaning of Gionta
Italian: variant of Giunta. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Umberto, Camillo, Dante, Guido, Luigi, Pietro, Quinto, Romeo, Sal.
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How common is the last name Gionta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Gionta decreased slightly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 79,115th in popularity but fell to rank 79,846 by 2010, representing a 0.92 percent decrease. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased from 224 to 238 in the same period, showing an increase of 6.25 percent. The proportion of people with the surname Gionta per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #79,846 | -0.92% |
| Count | 224 | 238 | 6.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gionta
Regarding the ethnicity of those carrying the surname Gionta, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly associated with white ethnicity. In 2000, about 99.55 percent of the Giontas identified as White, although this decreased slightly to 98.32 percent in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. While there was no percentage change for most ethnic identities, there was a small decrease of -1.24 percent in the proportion identifying as White.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.55% | 98.32% | -1.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |