2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Gimino
A surname possibly derived from the Italian surname "Gimino" or "Gimini", meaning "twin".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Gimino. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gimino 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Gimino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gimino, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (8.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gimino
The surname Gimino is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "gemino," which means "twin" or "double." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was a twin or perhaps had a twin brother or sister.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gimino can be found in a 14th-century document from the region of Tuscany. In this document, a man named Giovanni Gimino is mentioned as a landowner in the city of Florence. It is possible that this individual was one of the first to bear the surname in its modern form.
Another early reference to the name Gimino comes from a 15th-century manuscript found in the archives of the city of Siena. This document contains a list of citizens, including a man named Pietro Gimino, who was a member of the local guild of merchants.
In the 16th century, the name Gimino began to appear in other parts of Italy as well. One notable individual from this period was Giulio Gimino, a scholar and writer who was born in Venice in 1520. Giulio Gimino is best known for his works on philosophy and literature, which were widely read and influential during the Renaissance.
During the 17th century, the Gimino family established itself in the city of Naples, where they became prominent members of the local nobility. One member of this family, Antonio Gimino (1630-1695), served as a high-ranking official in the Neapolitan government and was known for his diplomatic skills.
In the 18th century, the name Gimino spread to other parts of Europe, including France and Spain. One notable figure from this period was Miguel Gimino (1745-1810), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and rose to the rank of general.
Over the centuries, the surname Gimino has undergone various spelling variations, including Gimini, Geminni, and Gemini. These variations likely arose due to regional differences in pronunciation and spelling conventions.
While the surname Gimino is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the rich cultural heritage of Italy and other parts of Europe. The name's origins and historical significance serve as a reminder of the diverse and fascinating stories that can be found within the study of surnames.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gimino
Among Census respondents with the surname Gimino, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (8.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Gimino 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 Gimino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White80.9% · 93
- Hispanic or Latino9.6% · 11
- Asian and Pacific Islander8.7% · 10
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gimino
Gimino 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
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-1 bearers (-1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 11,337 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+13 bearers (+12.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 12,675 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -1 bearers (-1.0%) | Down 11,337 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+12.7%) | Up 12,675 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 Gimino 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 | #158,432 | #145,757 | 8.0% |
| Count | 102 | 115 | 12.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 28.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gimino bearers went from 102 to 115 (+12.7% change). The surname moved up 12,675 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #145,757.
FAQ
Gimino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gimino?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Gimino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Gimino?
Gimino ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 115 people with the surname Gimino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Gimino.
Has Gimino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gimino went from 102 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 13 (+12.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Gimino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gimino, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (8.7%). 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 Gimino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.9% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gimino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (80.9%), Hispanic (9.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (8.7%). 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 Gimino (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 Gimino mean?
A surname possibly derived from the Italian surname "Gimino" or "Gimini", meaning "twin". 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 Gimino (0.04 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 last name Gimino?
Find out how many people have the surname Gimino on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.