Find out how popular the last name Gariti is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Gariti.

Gariti, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Gariti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gariti in America

Gariti is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gariti surname appeared 145 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Gariti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gariti to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Gariti

The surname Gariti is believed to have its origins in Italy, dating back several centuries. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "gara," which means "competition" or "rivalry," suggesting that the name may have initially been given to someone who had a competitive or rivalrous nature.

The earliest recorded instances of the Gariti surname can be traced back to the 14th century in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria in central Italy. In particular, records show individuals with the name residing in the cities of Perugia and Arezzo during this time period.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Gariti surname was Matteo Gariti, a merchant and banker who lived in Perugia during the late 14th century. He was involved in various financial transactions and played a significant role in the city's economic affairs.

Another notable individual with the Gariti surname was Giovanni Gariti, a scholar and philosopher who lived in Arezzo in the 15th century. He wrote several treatises on logic and metaphysics, which were widely read and studied during the Renaissance period.

In the 16th century, the Gariti family was prominent in the town of Cortona, located in the province of Arezzo. Records from this period mention a Roberto Gariti, who served as a local magistrate and was involved in the town's governance.

During the 17th century, the Gariti surname spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. One notable figure from this era was Francesco Gariti, a military commander who served in the army of the Duchy of Milan and participated in various campaigns against neighboring territories.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Gariti family settled in the city of Naples, where they became involved in the textile industry. One prominent member of this branch was Giuseppe Gariti, a successful merchant and entrepreneur who established a thriving textile business in the city.

As the Gariti surname spread across Italy over the centuries, it also found its way into other parts of Europe and beyond. However, the bulk of the historical records and notable individuals associated with this surname can be traced back to its Italian roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gariti

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Gariti.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Gariti was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Gariti has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Gariti was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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