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

Galluzzo, 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 Galluzzo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Galluzzo in America

Galluzzo is the 25003rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Galluzzo surname appeared 994 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 Galluzzo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Galluzzo 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 Galluzzo

The surname Galluzzo originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany. The name can be traced back to the medieval period, with records indicating its presence as early as the 12th century. Galluzzo is derived from the Italian word "gallo," meaning rooster or cock, and is likely associated with an occupation or a nickname related to poultry farming or breeding.

One of the earliest known references to the Galluzzo name can be found in the historic town of Galluzzo, located in the province of Florence, Tuscany. This town, which dates back to the 11th century, may have served as the origin or inspiration for the surname, as it was common practice for people to adopt surnames based on their place of residence or origin.

In the 13th century, a notable individual named Bernardo Galluzzo was recorded as a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Florence. His descendants continued to contribute to the city's economic and cultural development over the following centuries.

During the Renaissance period, a prominent family bearing the Galluzzo surname emerged in the city of Siena, Tuscany. One of the most notable members was Jacopo Galluzzo, a skilled architect and sculptor born in 1520, who contributed to several important architectural projects in Siena and its surrounding areas.

In the 17th century, a Franciscan friar named Giovanni Battista Galluzzo gained recognition for his scholarly works and contributions to the Catholic Church. He was born in 1615 in the town of Galluzzo and served as a theologian and professor at various institutions throughout Italy.

Another notable figure with the Galluzzo surname was Vincenzo Galluzzo, a prolific poet and writer who lived in Naples during the 18th century. Born in 1697, his literary works gained widespread acclaim and influenced the literary landscape of his time.

Throughout the centuries, the Galluzzo surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, merchants, and religious figures, all contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Galluzzo

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

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

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