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

Giancola, 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 Giancola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Giancola in America

Giancola is the 18411th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Giancola surname appeared 1,504 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 Giancola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Giancola 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 Giancola

The surname Giancola has its origins in Italy, emerging in the late medieval period around the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian words "Gianni" and "cola," where "Gianni" is a diminutive form of the name Giovanni (John), and "cola" is a suffix meaning "son of" or "little." Thus, Giancola likely referred to the "son of little John" or someone with a diminutive stature associated with the name Giovanni.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Giancola can be found in the historic records of the Campania region in southern Italy, particularly in the area around Naples. The name appears in various documents from the 15th and 16th centuries, suggesting its prevalence in this region during that time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname Giancola was Pietro Giancola, a Renaissance painter and architect who worked in Naples and its surrounding areas. He was known for his contributions to the architectural style of the Neapolitan Baroque and was active in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

Another significant individual bearing the Giancola name was Antonio Giancola, a renowned lawyer and jurist who lived in the 17th century. He was highly regarded for his legal expertise and served as a judge in the Kingdom of Naples during the Spanish rule over southern Italy.

In the 18th century, a member of the Giancola family, Giuseppe Giancola, gained recognition as a skilled sculptor and woodcarver. His works can be found in various churches and public buildings throughout the region of Campania, showcasing the artistic talent associated with this surname.

Tracing back further, the name Giancola has also been linked to the historic town of Giugliano in Campania, located near Naples. It is possible that the surname originated from this location or was influenced by its name, as place names often contributed to the formation of surnames in Italy during the medieval period.

While the Giancola surname has its roots in southern Italy, particularly the Campania region, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond due to migration and diaspora. Nonetheless, the name's origins remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural and historical tapestry of this region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Giancola

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

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

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