2000
#55,971
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 342
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.13
Very Rare Last name
Gibilisco
A habitational surname derived from the village of Gibilisco in Sicily.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 432 Americans carry the last name Gibilisco. That puts it at #58,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.13 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 793,413 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gibilisco 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
432
1 in 793,413
Census rank
#58,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
377
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 377 bearers of the surname Gibilisco in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.13 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 58182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gibilisco, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (1.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gibilisco
The surname Gibilisco has its origins in Sicily, Italy, dating back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Arabic word "jibillah," which means "small hill" or "little mountain." This suggests that the name was initially given to people who lived near or on a small hill or elevated area.
During the Norman conquest of Sicily in the 11th and 12th centuries, many Arabic surnames were adopted by the local population. The name Gibilisco emerged as a variation of the Arabic term, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of the time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gibilisco can be found in the Sicilian cadastral records (land registries) from the 13th century. These documents mention individuals with the surname, indicating their presence in various towns and villages across the island.
In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giacomo Gibilisco was a renowned scholar and philosopher from Palermo, Sicily. He was celebrated for his contributions to the study of logic and metaphysics during the Renaissance period.
In the 17th century, the name appeared in the records of the Spanish Inquisition in Sicily. A man named Pietro Gibilisco was documented as a victim of the Inquisition's persecution for his alleged involvement in religious dissent.
During the 18th century, a wealthy landowner named Giuseppe Gibilisco was mentioned in the archives of the city of Agrigento, Sicily. He was known for his extensive agricultural holdings and influence in the local community.
In the 19th century, a famous Sicilian painter named Vincenzo Gibilisco gained recognition for his vibrant landscapes and portraiture. Born in 1826 in Palermo, his works are still celebrated and displayed in various art museums across Italy.
Another notable figure with the surname Gibilisco was Salvatore Gibilisco, a prominent lawyer and politician from Catania, Sicily, who lived from 1845 to 1912. He was actively involved in the Italian Unification movement and served as a member of the Italian Parliament.
Throughout its history, the surname Gibilisco has maintained a strong connection to its Sicilian roots, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and linguistic influences of the region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gibilisco
Among Census respondents with the surname Gibilisco, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (1.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Gibilisco 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 Gibilisco surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.0% · 347
- Hispanic or Latino5.8% · 22
- Two or more races1.1% · 4
- Black or African American0.5% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gibilisco
Gibilisco 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
#55,386
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 371
+29 bearers (+8.5%)
Per 100,000 0.13
Rank movement Up 585 places
2020
#58,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 377
+6 bearers (+1.6%)
Per 100,000 0.13
Rank movement Down 2,796 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #55,971 | 342 | 0.13 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #55,386 | 371 | 0.13 | +29 bearers (+8.5%) | Up 585 places |
| 2020 | #58,182 | 377 | 0.13 | +6 bearers (+1.6%) | Down 2,796 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 Gibilisco 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 | #55,386 | #58,182 | -5.0% |
| Count | 371 | 377 | 1.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.13 | 0.13 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gibilisco bearers went from 371 to 377 (+1.6% change). The surname moved down 2,796 positions in the national ranking, going from #55,386 to #58,182.
FAQ
Gibilisco surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gibilisco?
Name Census estimates that about 432 living Americans carry the surname Gibilisco. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 793,413 residents.
How common is Gibilisco?
Gibilisco ranks #58,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.13 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 377 people with the surname Gibilisco. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (432), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.13 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.13 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 Gibilisco.
Has Gibilisco become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gibilisco went from 371 recorded bearers to 377. That is an increase of 6 (+1.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #55,386 to #58,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Gibilisco?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gibilisco, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (1.1%). 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 Gibilisco in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.0% (347 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gibilisco appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.0%), Hispanic (5.8%), Two or More Races (1.1%). 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 Gibilisco (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 Gibilisco mean?
A habitational surname derived from the village of Gibilisco in Sicily. 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 Gibilisco (0.13 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 common is the surname Gibilisco?
You can see how many people have the last name Gibilisco on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.