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

Galuppo, 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 Galuppo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Galuppo in America

Galuppo is the 69793rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Galuppo surname appeared 281 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 Galuppo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Galuppo 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 Galuppo

The surname Galuppo has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Sicily. It dates back to the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Italian word "gallo," which means rooster or cock, and the suffix "-uppo," which is a diminutive form used to indicate smallness or affection.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Galuppo can be found in a manuscript from the town of Palermo in Sicily, dated around 1280. This document mentions a landowner named Giovanni Galuppo, who owned several vineyards in the area. Additionally, there are records of a family with the surname Galuppo residing in the town of Monreale, near Palermo, in the 14th century.

In the 15th century, there are references to a notable figure named Pietro Galuppo, who was a skilled architect and engineer. He played a significant role in the construction of several notable buildings in Palermo, including the Church of Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio, which features intricate stone carvings and mosaics.

During the 16th century, the name Galuppo appears in various documents and records from the Sicilian town of Termini Imerese. One notable individual from this period was Antonino Galuppo (1525-1590), a respected lawyer and judge who served in the Sicilian court system.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure with the surname Galuppo was Giuseppe Galuppo (1770-1846), a Sicilian composer and music teacher. He wrote several operas and was known for his contributions to the development of classical music in Italy during that time.

Another notable individual with the surname Galuppo was Giacomo Galuppo (1840-1920), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Palermo. He made his fortune in the wine industry and donated a significant portion of his wealth to various charitable causes, including the construction of a hospital in his hometown.

Over the centuries, various branches of the Galuppo family migrated to other parts of Italy, and the surname can now be found in various regions of the country. However, its roots remain firmly planted in the island of Sicily, where it has a rich history dating back to the medieval era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Galuppo

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

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

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