2000
#124,109
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Gariti
An Italian surname derived from the Latin name "Garius" or "Garrius".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 156 Americans carry the last name Gariti. That puts it at #130,360 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,197,143 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gariti 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
156
1 in 2,197,143
Census rank
#130,360
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
136
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 136 bearers of the surname Gariti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 130360th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gariti, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gariti
The surname Gariti is believed to have its origins in Italy, dating back several centuries. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "gara," which means "competition" or "rivalry," suggesting that the name may have initially been given to someone who had a competitive or rivalrous nature.
The earliest recorded instances of the Gariti surname can be traced back to the 14th century in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria in central Italy. In particular, records show individuals with the name residing in the cities of Perugia and Arezzo during this time period.
One of the earliest known bearers of the Gariti surname was Matteo Gariti, a merchant and banker who lived in Perugia during the late 14th century. He was involved in various financial transactions and played a significant role in the city's economic affairs.
Another notable individual with the Gariti surname was Giovanni Gariti, a scholar and philosopher who lived in Arezzo in the 15th century. He wrote several treatises on logic and metaphysics, which were widely read and studied during the Renaissance period.
In the 16th century, the Gariti family was prominent in the town of Cortona, located in the province of Arezzo. Records from this period mention a Roberto Gariti, who served as a local magistrate and was involved in the town's governance.
During the 17th century, the Gariti surname spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. One notable figure from this era was Francesco Gariti, a military commander who served in the army of the Duchy of Milan and participated in various campaigns against neighboring territories.
In the 18th century, a branch of the Gariti family settled in the city of Naples, where they became involved in the textile industry. One prominent member of this branch was Giuseppe Gariti, a successful merchant and entrepreneur who established a thriving textile business in the city.
As the Gariti surname spread across Italy over the centuries, it also found its way into other parts of Europe and beyond. However, the bulk of the historical records and notable individuals associated with this surname can be traced back to its Italian roots.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gariti
Among Census respondents with the surname Gariti, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Gariti 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 Gariti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.3% · 135
- Hispanic or Latino0.7% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gariti
Gariti 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
#119,508
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 145
+17 bearers (+13.3%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 4,601 places
2020
#130,360
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 136
-9 bearers (-6.2%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 10,852 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,109 | 128 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #119,508 | 145 | 0.05 | +17 bearers (+13.3%) | Up 4,601 places |
| 2020 | #130,360 | 136 | 0.05 | -9 bearers (-6.2%) | Down 10,852 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 Gariti 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 | #119,508 | #130,360 | -9.1% |
| Count | 145 | 136 | -6.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | -9.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gariti bearers went from 145 to 136 (-6.2% change). The surname moved down 10,852 positions in the national ranking, going from #119,508 to #130,360.
FAQ
Gariti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gariti?
Name Census estimates that about 156 living Americans carry the surname Gariti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,197,143 residents.
How common is Gariti?
Gariti ranks #130,360 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 136 people with the surname Gariti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (156), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Gariti.
Has Gariti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gariti went from 145 recorded bearers to 136. That is a decrease of 9 (-6.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #119,508 to #130,360.
What does the Census say about the background of Gariti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gariti, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.7%). 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 Gariti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.3% (135 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gariti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.3%), Hispanic (0.7%). 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 Gariti (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 Gariti mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Latin name "Garius" or "Garrius". 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 Gariti (0.05 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 Gariti?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.