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

Gaitonde, 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 Gaitonde surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gaitonde in America

Gaitonde is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gaitonde surname appeared 161 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 Gaitonde.

The history of the last name Gaitonde

The surname Gaitonde is of Indian origin, specifically from the western state of Goa. It is believed to have originated in the 16th century during the Portuguese colonial era. The name is derived from the Konkani word "gait," meaning soil or earth, and "ond," meaning hill or mound, suggesting a connection to a geographic feature or place name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Tombo das Ilhas," a historical manuscript from the 16th century that documented land grants and property ownership in Goa. This document mentions individuals with the surname Gaitonde, indicating their presence in the region during that time period.

In the 17th century, the Gaitonde family was documented as landowners and prominent members of the local community in the village of Assolna, located in South Goa. Historical records from this era, such as parish registers and legal documents, provide evidence of their involvement in agricultural activities and local governance.

A notable figure with the surname Gaitonde was Vamana Gaitonde, a prominent Goan scholar and poet who lived in the 18th century. He was known for his contributions to Konkani literature and his works that documented the cultural traditions and customs of Goa.

Another individual of historical significance was Venancio Gaitonde, a renowned artist and painter who was born in Goa in 1924 and passed away in 2001. He is considered one of the pioneers of abstract art in India and his works are celebrated for their unique style and exploration of color and form.

In the late 19th century, the Gaitonde family also had a presence in the city of Bombay (now Mumbai), where they were involved in various commercial and entrepreneurial ventures. Ramrao Gaitonde, born in 1868, was a successful businessman and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the development of the city's infrastructure and educational institutions.

Throughout its history, the surname Gaitonde has been associated with various spellings and variations, such as Gaitondi, Gaitondee, and Gaytondo, reflecting the influence of different languages and regional dialects in Goa. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained connected to the geographic and cultural roots of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gaitonde

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

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

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