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

Gariano, 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 Gariano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gariano in America

Gariano is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gariano surname appeared 143 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 Gariano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gariano 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 Gariano

The surname Gariano has its roots in Italy, originating from the Italian word "gara," which means "competition" or "rivalry." It is believed to have emerged during the Medieval period, likely between the 11th and 13th centuries.

One of the earliest records of the name Gariano can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of historical documents from the Lombard period in Italy, dating back to the 8th century. This suggests that the name had already established itself in certain regions of Italy by that time.

The name Gariano is particularly concentrated in the regions of Campania and Calabria in southern Italy. It is believed to have originated in these areas and then spread to other parts of the country over time. The name may have been associated with families involved in competitive activities or professions that required a competitive spirit.

In the 14th century, a nobleman named Giovanni Gariano was mentioned in the historical records of the city of Naples. He was a prominent figure in the local nobility and held significant influence in the region.

The name Gariano also appears in the records of the Papal States during the Renaissance period. In the 16th century, a notable figure named Cesare Gariano served as a diplomat and advisor to Pope Clement VII.

During the 17th century, a famous artist named Domenico Gariano gained recognition for his exquisite frescoes and paintings. He was born in Naples in 1589 and is known for his works adorning various churches and palaces in the region.

Another notable individual with the surname Gariano was Antonio Gariano, a military commander who served in the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in Calabria in 1775 and played a significant role in several battles during the French occupation of Italy.

In the 19th century, a prominent writer and philosopher named Giuseppe Gariano made significant contributions to Italian literature and intellectual discourse. He was born in Naples in 1812 and his works explored themes of social justice and human rights.

Throughout its history, the surname Gariano has been associated with various professions and social classes, ranging from nobility and clergy to artists and military figures. While the name has maintained its presence in Italy, particularly in the southern regions, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchanges.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gariano

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

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

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