2000
#128,797
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Garippo
An Italian surname derived from a placename relating to a village or geographic feature.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Garippo. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Garippo 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Garippo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Garippo, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Garippo
The surname Garippo originated in Sicily, Italy, and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "gharib," which means "stranger" or "foreigner." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who had immigrated to Sicily from another region or country.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Garippo appears in a document from the city of Palermo, dated 1376. This document mentions a certain "Giovanni Garippo," who was a merchant involved in the trading of spices and textiles.
In the 15th century, the name Garippo was found in several manuscripts and records from the Sicilian towns of Messina and Catania. One notable individual from this time period was Francesco Garippo, a prominent lawyer and judge who lived in Messina from 1412 to 1487.
The name Garippo is also associated with the town of Garippo, a small village located in the province of Trapani, Sicily. It is possible that the surname originated from this place name, or that the village was named after an individual or family with the surname Garippo.
In the 16th century, a branch of the Garippo family migrated to Naples, where they established themselves as successful merchants and bankers. One of the most prominent figures from this period was Giulio Garippo (1532-1602), a wealthy banker and philanthropist who funded the construction of several churches and hospitals in Naples.
Another notable individual was Vincenzo Garippo (1674-1742), a renowned architect from Palermo who designed several churches and palaces throughout Sicily, including the Palazzo Beneventano in Palermo.
In the 19th century, Giuseppe Garippo (1812-1892) was a Sicilian politician and writer who fought for the unification of Italy and served as a member of the Italian parliament.
Throughout history, the surname Garippo has been associated with various professions, including merchants, lawyers, architects, and politicians, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have carried this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Garippo
Among Census respondents with the surname Garippo, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Garippo 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 Garippo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.3% · 94
- Hispanic or Latino8.7% · 9
Timeline
Historical Census data for Garippo
Garippo 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
#132,206
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
+6 bearers (+4.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,409 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-25 bearers (-19.5%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 21,976 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #128,797 | 122 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #132,206 | 128 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+4.9%) | Down 3,409 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -25 bearers (-19.5%) | Down 21,976 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 Garippo 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 | #132,206 | #154,182 | -16.6% |
| Count | 128 | 103 | -19.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Garippo bearers went from 128 to 103 (-19.5% change). The surname moved down 21,976 positions in the national ranking, going from #132,206 to #154,182.
FAQ
Garippo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Garippo?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Garippo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Garippo?
Garippo ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 103 people with the surname Garippo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Garippo.
Has Garippo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Garippo went from 128 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 25 (-19.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #132,206 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Garippo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Garippo, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.7%). 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 Garippo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.3% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Garippo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.3%), Hispanic (8.7%). 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 Garippo (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 Garippo mean?
An Italian surname derived from a placename relating to a village or geographic feature. 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 Garippo (0.03 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 Garippo?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.