2000
#66,073
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 280
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.10
Very Rare Last name
Garino
An Italian surname possibly derived from a place name or related to "gara" meaning contest or competition.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 343 Americans carry the last name Garino. That puts it at #70,545 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 999,284 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Garino surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
343
1 in 999,284
Census rank
#70,545
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
299
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 299 bearers of the surname Garino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 70545th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Garino, the largest self-reported group is White at 71.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (12.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Garino
The surname GARINO has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern region of Piedmont. It is believed to have emerged around the 12th or 13th century, deriving from the Italian word "garina," which referred to a type of shrub or bush commonly found in the area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the GARINO name can be found in a local church registry from the town of Asti, dated 1287. This document mentions a certain "Giovanni Garino," suggesting the name was already in use during that time period.
Throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the GARINO surname was most prevalent in the provinces of Asti, Alessandria, and Cuneo, where various branches of the family established themselves as landowners and tradesmen.
In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the GARINO name was Pietro Garino, a merchant and banker from Asti who played a significant role in financing the expansion of the Savoy dynasty. His son, Antonio Garino (1452-1527), served as a diplomat and advisor to the Duke of Savoy.
Another prominent individual with the GARINO surname was Giovan Battista Garino (1588-1655), a renowned architect and engineer who designed several notable structures in Turin, including the Palazzo Reale and the Church of San Lorenzo.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the GARINO family continued to hold influential positions in various Piedmontese cities. For instance, Filippo Garino (1692-1768) was a respected lawyer and magistrate in Asti, while Giuseppe Garino (1734-1801) was a prominent theologian and scholar in Turin.
As the GARINO name spread beyond the borders of Piedmont, it also became associated with notable figures in other parts of Italy. One such individual was Antonio Garino (1835-1904), a politician and journalist from Genoa who played a crucial role in the Italian unification movement.
Throughout its long history, the GARINO surname has maintained a strong presence in Italy, particularly in the northern regions. While its roots can be traced back to the medieval era, the name continues to be carried by numerous individuals to this day, a testament to its enduring legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Garino
Among Census respondents with the surname Garino, the largest self-reported group is White at 71.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (12.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Garino bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Garino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White71.2% · 213
- Hispanic or Latino12.7% · 38
- Asian and Pacific Islander12.4% · 37
- Two or more races3.0% · 9
- Black or African American0.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Garino
Garino appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#67,519
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 292
+12 bearers (+4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.10
Rank movement Down 1,446 places
2020
#70,545
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 299
+7 bearers (+2.4%)
Per 100,000 0.10
Rank movement Down 3,026 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #66,073 | 280 | 0.10 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #67,519 | 292 | 0.10 | +12 bearers (+4.3%) | Down 1,446 places |
| 2020 | #70,545 | 299 | 0.10 | +7 bearers (+2.4%) | Down 3,026 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Garino surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,519 | #70,545 | -4.5% |
| Count | 292 | 299 | 2.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Garino bearers went from 292 to 299 (+2.4% change). The surname moved down 3,026 positions in the national ranking, going from #67,519 to #70,545.
FAQ
Garino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Garino?
Name Census estimates that about 343 living Americans carry the surname Garino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 999,284 residents.
How common is Garino?
Garino ranks #70,545 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 299 people with the surname Garino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (343), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.1 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.10 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Garino.
Has Garino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Garino went from 292 recorded bearers to 299. That is an increase of 7 (+2.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #67,519 to #70,545.
What does the Census say about the background of Garino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Garino, the largest self-reported group is White at 71.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (12.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Garino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 71.2% (213 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Garino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (71.2%), Hispanic (12.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (12.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Garino (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Garino mean?
An Italian surname possibly derived from a place name or related to "gara" meaning contest or competition. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Garino (0.10 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Garino?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.