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

Gagliano, 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 Gagliano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gagliano in America

Gagliano is the 7954th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gagliano surname appeared 4,161 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Gagliano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gagliano 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 Gagliano

The surname Gagliano originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Sicily. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "gaglio," which means "garlic." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who cultivated or traded in garlic, or perhaps someone who lived in an area known for its abundance of garlic.

The earliest known recorded instances of the surname Gagliano date back to the 12th century in Sicily. Historical records from this period often referred to individuals by their place of origin, occupation, or distinctive physical characteristics. It is possible that the name Gagliano was initially associated with a specific location or village in Sicily, but over time, it became a more widespread surname.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Gagliano can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from the Sicilian city of Palermo. This document mentions a certain "Giovanni Gagliano," who was a merchant and landowner. Unfortunately, no specific years of birth or death are provided for this individual.

In the 15th century, a notable figure with the surname Gagliano was Antonio Gagliano (c. 1430-1495), a Sicilian lute maker and musician. He was renowned for his exceptional craftsmanship and is considered one of the earliest and most influential luthiers (stringed instrument makers) in Italy.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Niccolò Gagliano (c. 1540-1615), a violin maker from Naples. He was a member of the renowned Gagliano family of luthiers, which produced some of the finest violins and stringed instruments in Italy during the 16th and 17th centuries.

In the 18th century, Pietro Gagliano (1726-1792) was a highly respected Sicilian painter and sculptor. His works were widely acclaimed and can be found in various churches and museums throughout Sicily.

During the 19th century, Giuseppe Gagliano (1837-1909) was a prominent Italian architect and engineer. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in Sicily, including the Palazzo dei Normanni in Palermo.

It is worth noting that the surname Gagliano has also been associated with various place names in Sicily, such as the town of Gagliano Castelferrato and the village of Gagliano Siculo. These place names may have influenced the development and spread of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gagliano

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

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

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