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

Ganino, 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 Ganino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ganino in America

Ganino is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ganino surname appeared 117 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 Ganino.

The history of the last name Ganino

The surname Ganino has its origins in northern Italy, specifically the regions of Liguria and Piedmont, where it first appeared in the late 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian personal name Gano, which in turn comes from the Germanic name Gano or Gano, meaning "battle" or "warrior."

The earliest recorded use of the name Ganino can be found in a document from the town of Genoa, dated 1287, which mentions a certain Pietro Ganino. In the 14th century, there are records of the Ganino family owning land and properties in the villages of Ovada and Acqui Terme, both located in the Piedmont region.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Ganino was Simone Ganino (1542-1618), a renowned architect from Genoa who designed several churches and palaces in the city, including the Church of Gesù and the Palazzo Doria-Tursi. His work was highly influential in shaping the architectural style of Genoa during the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, the name Ganino appears in records from the town of Albenga, in Liguria, where a family of that name owned a vineyard and produced a highly regarded wine. One member of this family, Giovanni Battista Ganino (1671-1738), was a successful merchant who traded in wine and olive oil throughout the Mediterranean region.

Another notable figure was Gerolamo Ganino (1745-1825), a painter from Savona, Liguria, who was known for his portraits and religious works. His paintings can be found in several churches and museums in the region.

In the 19th century, the Ganino family had spread to other parts of Italy, and there are records of individuals with this surname in cities such as Milan and Turin. One notable example is Giuseppe Ganino (1838-1912), a lawyer and politician from Turin who served as a member of the Italian parliament.

Throughout its history, the surname Ganino has maintained a strong presence in the regions of Liguria and Piedmont, although it has also been found in other parts of Italy and, to a lesser extent, in other countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ganino

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

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

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