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

Getto, 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 Getto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Getto in America

Getto is the 79846th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Getto surname appeared 238 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 Getto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Getto 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 Getto

The surname Getto has its origins in Italy, with early records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "getto," which means "casting" or "throwing," potentially referring to an occupation related to metalworking or foundry work.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Getto can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico della Repubblica di Genova," a collection of historical documents from the Republic of Genoa. In this document, dated 1278, a certain "Guglielmo Getto" is mentioned as a resident of the city.

As the surname spread across Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as Ghetto, Getti, and Gettoni. Some of these variations may have been influenced by regional dialects or scribal errors in transcribing the name.

In the 15th century, records show a notable figure named Giovanni Getto, a goldsmith and jeweler from Florence who was active between 1450 and 1480. His intricate works were highly prized among the Florentine nobility.

Another prominent individual bearing the surname was Girolamo Getto, a 16th-century scholar and humanist from Venice. Born in 1504, Girolamo was renowned for his translations of ancient Greek texts and his contributions to the study of classical literature.

In the 17th century, the name Getto appeared in several historical documents from the city of Naples. One such record, dated 1623, mentions a certain "Domenico Getto," a merchant involved in the trade of textiles and spices.

A notable figure from the 18th century was Carlo Getto, a renowned architect and urban planner born in Rome in 1725. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and public spaces in his hometown.

In the 19th century, a prominent bearer of the surname was Vincenzo Getto, a politician and lawyer from Sicily. Born in 1820, he played a significant role in the unification of Italy and served as a member of the Italian Parliament.

While the surname Getto is not among the most common in Italy today, it continues to be present in various regions of the country, with concentrations in cities like Rome, Naples, and Genoa, where its historical roots can be traced.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Getto

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

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

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