Explore the Family Name Guadagno
The meaning of Guadagno
Italian: from the medieval personal name Guadagno or a shortening of the compound form Buonguadagno (buon ‘good’ + guadagno ‘advantage, gain’); both forms were popularly used to denote a long-awaited and much-wanted child. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carmine, Carlo, Guido, Luigi, Aldo, Carmelo, Luciano, Palma, Pasquale, Romeo, Sal.
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How common is the last name Guadagno in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Guadagno saw a slight increase in prevalence between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 20,785th most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen slightly to the 21,660th place. Despite this rise in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Guadagno surname increased from 1,181 to 1,203, representing a growth of 1.86%. However, when considering proportion per 100k people, there was a decrease of 6.82%, from 0.44 to 0.41.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,785 | #21,660 | -4.21% |
| Count | 1,181 | 1,203 | 1.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.41 | -6.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Guadagno
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Guadagno, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 95.26% in 2000 to 92.85% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased significantly during this period, from 3.30% to 5.15%. There was also a small increase in those reporting two or more races, rising from 0.93% to 1.33%. It should be noted that in both years, no individuals with the surname Guadagno identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.26% | 92.85% | -2.53% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 5.15% | 56.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 1.33% | 43.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |