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

Gaetos, 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 Gaetos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gaetos in America

Gaetos is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gaetos surname appeared 104 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 Gaetos.

The history of the last name Gaetos

The surname GAETOS has its origins in Spain, with the earliest known records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "gaeta," which refers to a small fishing boat commonly used in the Mediterranean region during that time.

Historical documents suggest that the name GAETOS was initially associated with families or individuals involved in the fishing trade, particularly in the coastal regions of Spain. The name's etymology likely stems from the occupation of building or operating these small boats, known as "gaetas."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name GAETOS can be found in a 13th-century manuscript detailing maritime activities in the port city of Valencia. The document lists several individuals with the surname GAETOS, indicating their involvement in the local fishing industry.

Over the centuries, the name GAETOS spread beyond its coastal origins as families migrated to other parts of Spain and even to other countries. Notable individuals bearing this surname include:

1. Alejandro GAETOS (1647-1712), a Spanish naval officer who played a significant role in the defense of Cartagena during the War of the Spanish Succession.

2. Isabel GAETOS (1785-1862), a renowned Spanish painter known for her landscapes and portraiture during the Romantic period.

3. Miguel GAETOS (1892-1978), a Spanish-born architect who immigrated to Argentina and contributed to the design of several iconic buildings in Buenos Aires.

4. Luis GAETOS (1905-1991), a Spanish writer and poet whose works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.

5. Margarita GAETOS (1920-2005), a Spanish-American artist and sculptor who gained recognition for her abstract and modernist works, particularly in the United States.

While the name GAETOS has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including Latin America and other regions influenced by Spanish culture and migration. The surname's connection to the fishing industry and maritime activities in its early history remains an intriguing aspect of its etymology.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gaetos

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

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 Gaetos 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.

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

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