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

Gavino, 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 Gavino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gavino in America

Gavino is the 29661st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gavino surname appeared 794 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 Gavino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gavino 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 Gavino

The surname Gavino is believed to have originated in Sardinia, an island off the western coast of Italy. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "gavinus," which means "of or pertaining to a fork." This may be in reference to the geographical shape of the island or a reference to an occupation involving pitchforks or similar tools.

The earliest documented mention of the surname Gavino dates back to the 12th century, where it appears in various records and manuscripts from the region. One notable example is the "Codice Diplomatico di Sardegna," a collection of historical documents from the island, which includes references to individuals with the surname Gavino.

In the 14th century, the Gavino name is found in the "Condaghe di San Pietro di Silki," an ancient cartulary from the Sardinian monastery of San Pietro di Silki. This document contains records of land transactions and legal proceedings involving members of the Gavino family during that period.

Over the centuries, the surname has been spelled in various ways, such as Gavinu, Gavinus, and Gavini, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic influences. Additionally, some variations may have been derived from place names, such as the town of Gavino Monreale in the province of Cagliari, Sardinia.

Notable individuals with the surname Gavino include:

1. Gavino Ledda (1638-1718), a Sardinian writer and philosopher known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy.
2. Gavino Guiso (1791-1867), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Sardinian Parliament and advocated for the unification of Italy.
3. Gavino Contini (1884-1965), an Italian linguist and philologist who made significant contributions to the study of Romance languages.
4. Gavino Doneddu (1909-1994), a Sardinian sculptor and artist renowned for his works depicting local culture and traditions.
5. Gavino Apeddu (1905-1987), an Italian author and journalist who wrote extensively about Sardinian history and folklore.

While the surname Gavino is most prevalent in Sardinia and other parts of Italy, it has also been carried by individuals of Sardinian descent in various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gavino

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

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

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