Giacomin
A surname of Italian origin meaning "little Jack" or "son of Jack".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 137 Americans carry the last name Giacomin. That puts it at #148,347 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,501,856 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Giacomin surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
137
1 in 2,501,856
Census rank
#148,347
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Giacomin in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148347th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Giacomin, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Giacomin
The surname Giacomin originated in Italy, likely in the northern regions of the country. Its earliest roots can be traced back to the medieval era, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Italian personal name Giacomo, which itself is derived from the Latin name Iacobus, meaning "supplanter" or "heel-catcher."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Giacomin surname can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Veronese, a collection of historical documents from the city of Verona. In this text, a person named Iohannes Giacomin is mentioned in a document dated 1223.
Another early reference to the name appears in the Archivio di Stato di Venezia, the state archives of Venice, where a Petrus Giacomin is mentioned in a document from 1289.
In the 14th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Italy, with records showing individuals bearing the Giacomin surname in cities such as Florence and Naples.
One notable bearer of the Giacomin surname was Giacomo Giacomin, a 15th-century Italian painter who was active in Verona and Venice between 1450 and 1480. His works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.
Another significant historical figure with the Giacomin surname was Francesco Giacomin, a 16th-century Italian architect and engineer who was involved in the construction of several notable buildings, including the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice.
In the 17th century, a member of the Giacomin family, Giovanni Battista Giacomin (1608-1672), gained prominence as a physician and philosopher in the city of Padua.
Moving into the 18th century, the name Giacomin can be found in various historical records from different regions of Italy, indicating its continued presence and spread throughout the country.
One notable individual from this period was Girolamo Giacomin (1720-1789), an Italian composer and violinist who was active in Venice and wrote numerous operas and instrumental works.
In the 19th century, the Giacomin surname continued to be found throughout Italy, with individuals bearing this name making contributions in various fields, such as literature, politics, and the arts.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Giacomin
Among Census respondents with the surname Giacomin, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Giacomin bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Giacomin surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.0%
- Hispanic or Latino4.5%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Giacomin surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,347 | #148,347 | 0.0% |
| Count | 111 | 111 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Giacomin bearers went from 111 to 111 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #148,347.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Giacomin
FAQ
Giacomin surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Giacomin?
The surname Giacomin holds position #148,347 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 137 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Giacomin surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Giacomin, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.