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

Gerardino, 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 Gerardino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gerardino in America

Gerardino is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gerardino surname appeared 126 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 Gerardino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gerardino 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 Gerardino

The surname Gerardino originates from Italy, where it first emerged during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian personal name Gerardo, which itself has roots in the Germanic name Gerard. This name is composed of the elements "ger" meaning spear and "hard" meaning hardy or brave.

Gerardino is thought to have evolved as a patronymic surname, meaning it was initially used to identify someone as the son or descendant of a person named Gerardo. The addition of the suffix "-ino" was a common practice in Italian surnames, often signifying affiliation or a diminutive form.

Records from the 13th and 14th centuries in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto, show instances of the surname Gerardino. It is likely that the name originated in these areas and later spread to other parts of the country.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Gerardino can be found in a historical manuscript from the city of Verona, dated around 1290, which mentions a person named "Gerardino de Verona."

In the 15th century, a notable figure with the surname Gerardino was Francesco Gerardino, a renowned artist and sculptor from the Veneto region. He was born in 1432 and is best known for his intricate wood carvings and sculptures adorning various churches and cathedrals in northern Italy.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Pietro Gerardino, a influential merchant and banker who lived in the 16th century. He was born in Milan in 1518 and played a significant role in the economic affairs of the city during his time.

In the 17th century, the name Gerardino was associated with a prominent family from the town of Parma in the Emilia-Romagna region. This family was involved in local politics and held influential positions in the local government.

One notable member of this family was Antonio Gerardino, who served as the mayor of Parma from 1674 to 1682. He was widely respected for his leadership and efforts to improve the city's infrastructure and public works.

In the 19th century, a notable figure with the surname Gerardino was Giuseppe Gerardino, a renowned painter and art teacher from Naples. He was born in 1815 and his works were widely celebrated for their vibrant colors and depictions of everyday life in southern Italy.

While the surname Gerardino may have originated in specific regions of Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period in northern Italy, where it emerged as a patronymic surname with a rich historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gerardino

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

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

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