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

Giacalone, 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 Giacalone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Giacalone in America

Giacalone is the 17135th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Giacalone surname appeared 1,654 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Giacalone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Giacalone 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 Giacalone

The surname Giacalone originates from Sicily, Italy, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. The name is derived from the Italian word "giaco," meaning coat or jacket, combined with the suffix "-lone," which denotes a larger or exaggerated version. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who wore or made a distinctive type of coat or jacket.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Giacalone can be found in the Sicilian town of Messina in the 14th century. Historical documents from this era mention individuals bearing this surname, indicating its establishment as a distinct family name within the region.

During the Renaissance period, the Giacalone family gained prominence, with several members making notable contributions. Giovanni Giacalone (1436-1510), a renowned philosopher and theologian, authored several influential works that explored the intersection of faith and reason. His writings were widely circulated throughout Italy and beyond.

In the 17th century, the name Giacalone appeared in the records of the town of Palermo, Sicily. One notable figure from this era was Antonio Giacalone (1623-1694), a skilled architect who played a significant role in the reconstruction efforts following a devastating earthquake that struck the city in 1693.

As Sicilians emigrated to other parts of the world, the Giacalone surname spread across various regions. In the late 19th century, Giuseppe Giacalone (1867-1942), a prominent Italian-American businessman, established a successful import-export company in New York City, contributing to the economic growth of the Italian community in the United States.

Another individual of note was Maria Giacalone (1902-1987), a Sicilian-born opera singer who gained acclaim for her performances in various Italian operas throughout Europe and North America during the mid-20th century.

While the Giacalone surname has its origins in Sicily, it has since become more widely distributed across Italy and other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Giacalone

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

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

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