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

Gayosso, 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 Gayosso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gayosso in America

Gayosso is the 45653rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gayosso surname appeared 468 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 Gayosso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gayosso 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 Gayosso

The surname Gayosso is of Spanish origin, originating in the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Basque word "gayo," meaning "rooster" or "cockerel." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who raised or dealt with poultry.

The earliest known record of the surname Gayosso dates back to the 14th century, where it was documented in various regional archives and municipal records across Spain. One notable mention is in the "Libro Becerro" of the province of Guipúzcoa, a historical document from the late 13th century that recorded local families and their heraldic symbols.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the surname Gayosso began to spread throughout the Spanish territories, including the New World colonies. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Hernán Gayosso, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century.

Another prominent figure bearing the Gayosso name was Juan Gayosso y Leza, a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Spanish East Florida from 1677 to 1680. He played a significant role in the defense of St. Augustine against British attacks during the latter part of his tenure.

In the 18th century, the Gayosso surname gained prominence in the region of Seville, Spain. One notable individual from this period was José Gayosso y Fernández, a wealthy landowner and philanthropist who funded the construction of several churches and charitable institutions in the city.

During the 19th century, the Gayosso name appeared in various parts of Latin America, particularly in Mexico. One notable individual was Manuel Gayosso de Lozada, a Mexican military officer and politician who served as the Governor of the State of Guerrero from 1849 to 1851.

Throughout its history, the Gayosso surname has been associated with various places and regions, including the Basque Country, Seville, and colonial territories in the Americas. While the name has evolved in spelling over time, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in Spain and its possible connection to the poultry industry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gayosso

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

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

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