2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Gioiello
An Italian surname derived from the word "gioiello" meaning "jewel" or "gem".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Gioiello. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gioiello 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Gioiello in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gioiello, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and Black (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gioiello
The surname Gioiello has its origins in Italy, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "gioiello," meaning "jewel" or "gem." This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname for a jeweler or someone who worked with precious stones.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Gioiello name can be found in a document from the city of Florence, dated around the 13th century. This document mentions a family by the name of Gioiello, who were involved in the local jewelry trade.
In the 14th century, there are records of a notable Italian philosopher and scholar named Pietro Gioiello, who lived from 1310 to 1380. He was renowned for his works on ethics and moral philosophy, and his teachings influenced many subsequent thinkers during the Renaissance period.
Another notable figure with the Gioiello surname was Maria Gioiello, a 16th-century artist from the city of Venice. She was celebrated for her intricate and detailed paintings, which often depicted scenes from Italian folklore and mythology. Her works can still be seen in various museums across Italy.
During the 17th century, the Gioiello name appears to have spread to other regions of Italy, including the island of Sicily. In a historical record from the city of Palermo, dated around 1650, there is a mention of a wealthy merchant family named Gioiello, who were involved in the trade of precious gems and jewelry.
In the late 18th century, a prominent Italian military figure named Giuseppe Gioiello gained recognition for his service in the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in 1775 and served as a general in the French army, participating in several major campaigns across Europe.
Another notable individual with the Gioiello surname was Luciano Gioiello, an Italian playwright and novelist who lived from 1880 to 1945. He was known for his satirical works that often criticized the social and political issues of his time.
While the Gioiello name has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, its origins and connection to the jewelry trade and precious stones remain an integral part of its historical significance.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gioiello
Among Census respondents with the surname Gioiello, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and Black (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Gioiello 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 Gioiello surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.1% · 93
- Hispanic or Latino8.3% · 9
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gioiello
Gioiello appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+6 bearers (+5.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,497 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.9%) | Up 7,497 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 Gioiello 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 | #150,935 | 4.7% |
| Count | 102 | 108 | 5.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 20.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gioiello bearers went from 102 to 108 (+5.9% change). The surname moved up 7,497 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #150,935.
FAQ
Gioiello surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gioiello?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Gioiello. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Gioiello?
Gioiello ranks #150,935 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 108 people with the surname Gioiello. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), 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 Gioiello.
Has Gioiello become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gioiello went from 102 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 6 (+5.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Gioiello?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gioiello, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and Black (1.9%). 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 Gioiello in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.1% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gioiello appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.1%), Hispanic (8.3%), Black (1.9%). 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 Gioiello (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 Gioiello mean?
An Italian surname derived from the word "gioiello" meaning "jewel" or "gem". 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 Gioiello (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 surname Gioiello?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.