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

Garramone, 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 Garramone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Garramone in America

Garramone is the 45253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Garramone surname appeared 473 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 Garramone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Garramone 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 Garramone

The surname Garramone has its origins in Italy, with roots tracing back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Calabria, located in the southern part of the Italian peninsula. The name is derived from the Italian word "garra," which translates to "leg" or "shank," potentially indicating an ancestor with a distinctive physical characteristic.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the surname Garramone can be found in the municipal records of the town of Reggio Calabria, dating back to the late 1400s. These records indicate that a family bearing this name resided in the area during that time period. Additionally, the name appears in various historical documents and manuscripts from the 16th and 17th centuries, further solidifying its presence in the region.

In the 18th century, the name Garramone began to spread beyond the confines of Calabria, with families bearing this surname migrating to other parts of Italy and eventually to other parts of the world. One notable individual from this era was Giovanni Battista Garramone, born in Naples in 1720, who became a renowned painter and achieved recognition for his religious artworks and frescoes adorning several churches in the city.

As the Garramone family continued to grow and disperse, several members made significant contributions in various fields. In the 19th century, Alessandro Garramone (1813-1887), a lawyer and politician from Reggio Calabria, played a pivotal role in the unification of Italy and served as a member of the Italian parliament.

Another notable figure was Maria Garramone (1865-1942), a writer and educator from Sicily, who dedicated her life to promoting education and literacy among women. Her works focused on empowering women and challenging societal norms of the time.

In the 20th century, the Garramone name gained further prominence with individuals like Antonio Garramone (1924-2005), a renowned chef from Calabria who introduced Italian cuisine to many parts of the world through his successful restaurants and cookbooks.

While the surname Garramone may have originated from humble beginnings, its bearers have left an indelible mark across various disciplines, contributing to the rich tapestry of history and culture in Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Garramone

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

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

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