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

Castrogiovanni, 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 Castrogiovanni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Castrogiovanni in America

Castrogiovanni is the 47878th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Castrogiovanni surname appeared 442 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 Castrogiovanni.

We can also compare 2010 data for Castrogiovanni 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 Castrogiovanni

The surname CASTROGIOVANNI originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Sicily. It is derived from the name of the town of Castrogiovanni, which is located in the province of Enna, Sicily. The town was originally known as "Enna" during ancient Roman and Greek times, but its name was changed to Castrogiovanni (meaning "Castle of Giovanni" or "John's Castle") during the Norman conquest of Sicily in the 11th century.

The earliest recorded instances of the CASTROGIOVANNI surname date back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various medieval records and documents from Sicily. One notable example is a document from the year 1282, which mentions a certain "Guglielmo di Castrogiovanni," indicating that the surname was already in use at that time.

During the Middle Ages, the town of Castrogiovanni played a significant role in the island's history, serving as a strategically important fortress and stronghold. It is believed that the CASTROGIOVANNI surname may have originated among families who were associated with the town or its surrounding areas, either as residents or landowners.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the CASTROGIOVANNI surname was Pietro CASTROGIOVANNI, a Sicilian nobleman born around 1320. Another notable figure was Giovanna CASTROGIOVANNI, a noblewoman who lived in the late 15th century and was known for her philanthropic efforts in supporting local churches and monasteries.

In the 16th century, a branch of the CASTROGIOVANNI family migrated to Naples, where they established themselves as prominent merchants and traders. One member of this branch, Tommaso CASTROGIOVANNI (1540-1612), became a successful businessman and was involved in the silk trade with the Ottoman Empire.

During the Renaissance period, the CASTROGIOVANNI surname was also associated with several artists and intellectuals. One notable example is Girolamo CASTROGIOVANNI (1552-1625), a sculptor and architect who worked on various projects in Sicily and Naples, including the design of several churches and palaces.

Throughout its history, the CASTROGIOVANNI surname has been spelled in various ways, such as CASTROGIOVANE, CASTROGIOVANNA, and CASTROGIOVANNI, reflecting the phonetic variations and regional dialects of Sicily and southern Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Castrogiovanni

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

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 Castrogiovanni 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 Castrogiovanni 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 Castrogiovanni was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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