Explore the Family Name Girgenti
The meaning of Girgenti
Italian (southern): habitational name for someone from Agrigento in Sicily, which was called Girgenti until 1927. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Sal, Alfio, Salvatore, Gaetano, Santo, Angelo, Gaeton, Giuseppe.
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How common is the last name Girgenti in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Girgenti saw a slight decrease in its popularity rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 41,203 to 41,959, a change of -1.83%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by nearly 4% during the same period, rising from 499 to 518. The proportion of individuals with the Girgenti surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,203 | #41,959 | -1.83% |
| Count | 499 | 518 | 3.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Girgenti
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Girgenti surname, there were some notable shifts from 2000 to 2010, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, those of White ethnicity represented a commanding 98.40% of all individuals with the Girgenti name. By 2010, although still predominant, this percentage had decreased to 94.21%, representing a change of -4.26%. Simultaneously, there emerged a small representation of individuals identifying as Hispanic (3.67%) and those claiming two or more races (1.35%). There were no recorded individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 94.21% | -4.26% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.67% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |