2000
#16,238
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,635
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.61
Rare Last name
Giancola
Habitational surname possibly derived from the town of Giancola in Sicily, Italy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,621 Americans carry the last name Giancola. That puts it at #19,195 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.47 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 211,446 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Giancola surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
1.6K
1 in 211,446
Census rank
#19,195
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.4K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,414 bearers of the surname Giancola in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.47 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 19195th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Giancola, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Two or More Races (1.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Giancola
Among Census respondents with the surname Giancola, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Two or More Races (1.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Giancola bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Giancola surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.7% · 1,325
- Hispanic or Latino4.0% · 57
- Two or more races1.4% · 20
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 9
- Black or African American0.1% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Giancola
Giancola appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#18,411
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,504
-131 bearers (-8.0%)
Per 100,000 0.51
Rank movement Down 2,173 places
2020
#19,195
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,414
-90 bearers (-6.0%)
Per 100,000 0.47
Rank movement Down 784 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #16,238 | 1,635 | 0.61 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #18,411 | 1,504 | 0.51 | -131 bearers (-8.0%) | Down 2,173 places |
| 2020 | #19,195 | 1,414 | 0.47 | -90 bearers (-6.0%) | Down 784 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Giancola surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,411 | #19,195 | -4.3% |
| Count | 1,504 | 1,414 | -6.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.51 | 0.47 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Giancola bearers went from 1,504 to 1,414 (-6.0% change). The surname moved down 784 positions in the national ranking, going from #18,411 to #19,195.
FAQ
Giancola surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Giancola?
Name Census estimates that about 1,621 living Americans carry the surname Giancola. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 211,446 residents.
How common is Giancola?
Giancola ranks #19,195 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.47 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,414 people with the surname Giancola. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,621), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.47 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.47 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Giancola.
Has Giancola become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Giancola went from 1,504 recorded bearers to 1,414. That is a decrease of 90 (-6.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #18,411 to #19,195.
What does the Census say about the background of Giancola?
Among Census respondents with the surname Giancola, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.0%) and Two or More Races (1.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Giancola in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.7% (1,325 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Giancola appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.7%), Hispanic (4.0%), Two or More Races (1.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Giancola (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Giancola mean?
Habitational surname possibly derived from the town of Giancola in Sicily, Italy. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Giancola (0.47 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Giancola?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.