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

Gamillo, 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 Gamillo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gamillo in America

Gamillo is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gamillo surname appeared 106 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 Gamillo.

The history of the last name Gamillo

The surname Gamillo is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "gamellus," which referred to a small vessel or jar used for holding liquids or foodstuffs.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Aretino," a collection of historical documents from the city of Arezzo, dating back to the 12th century. The name appears in several records from the 13th and 14th centuries, often in connection with artisans or tradespeople involved in the production or sale of pottery and ceramics.

A notable historical figure bearing the surname Gamillo was Bernardo Gamillo, a Florentine nobleman and military commander who lived during the 15th century. He served under the Medici family and played a significant role in the defense of Florence against the forces of the Holy Roman Empire during the Italian Wars.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Girolamo Gamillo, a 16th-century humanist and philosopher from Perugia. He authored several works on ethics, rhetoric, and the art of memory, and was renowned for his contributions to the Renaissance intellectual tradition.

In the 17th century, the name appears in records from the town of Gubbio, located in the region of Umbria. One such record mentions a certain Pietro Gamillo, a local landowner and vintner, whose family is believed to have been involved in the production of wine and other agricultural products.

Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, there is evidence of the name Gamillo in the city of Naples, where a family by that name owned and operated a successful textile business. One of their descendants, Antonio Gamillo (1832-1901), was a prominent merchant and philanthropist known for his support of local charities and cultural institutions.

Throughout its history, the surname Gamillo has maintained a presence across various regions of Italy, with concentrations in Tuscany, Umbria, and parts of central and southern Italy. While not among the most common Italian surnames, it has a rich heritage and can be traced back to its medieval origins and associations with artisanal crafts and local industries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gamillo

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

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

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