2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Giuggio
An Italian surname likely derived from a diminutive form of the name "Giulio".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Giuggio. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Giuggio 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Giuggio in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Giuggio, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Giuggio
The surname GIUGGIO has its roots in the Italian region of Sicily. It is believed to have originated in the 14th or 15th century, derived from the Italian word "giuggiola," which means "jujube fruit." This connection suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals involved in the cultivation or trade of this particular fruit.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GIUGGIO can be found in the Sicilian town of Palermo, where a family bearing this surname is mentioned in municipal records dating back to the late 16th century. These records indicate that the Giuggio family held a prominent position within the local community and were involved in various mercantile activities.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, several notable individuals with the surname GIUGGIO emerged. One such figure was Vincenzo Giuggio (1628-1701), a renowned Sicilian architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Palermo and its surrounding areas.
Another prominent GIUGGIO was Giuseppe Giuggio (1755-1825), a Sicilian lawyer and politician who served as a magistrate during the Napoleonic era. His legal expertise and political acumen earned him a respected reputation among his contemporaries.
In the 19th century, the GIUGGIO surname gained further recognition with the birth of Rosario Giuggio (1840-1912), a celebrated Sicilian painter known for his vivid depictions of local landscapes and scenes from everyday life.
The name GIUGGIO also appears in historical records beyond Sicily. In the late 18th century, a merchant named Antonio Giuggio (1770-1842) established a successful trading company in Genoa, Italy, which facilitated the export of Sicilian goods to various parts of Europe.
While the surname GIUGGIO may have originated as a reference to the jujube fruit, over time it has evolved to encompass a rich history and diverse array of individuals who have left their mark across various fields, including architecture, law, politics, and the arts.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Giuggio
Among Census respondents with the surname Giuggio, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Giuggio 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 Giuggio surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.4% · 108
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Giuggio
Giuggio 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
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+8 bearers (+7.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,373 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,734 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.5%) | Down 1,373 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 2,734 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 Giuggio 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 | #145,220 | #147,954 | -1.9% |
| Count | 114 | 112 | -1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Giuggio bearers went from 114 to 112 (-1.8% change). The surname moved down 2,734 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #147,954.
FAQ
Giuggio surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Giuggio?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Giuggio. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Giuggio?
Giuggio ranks #147,954 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 112 people with the surname Giuggio. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), 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 Giuggio.
Has Giuggio become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Giuggio went from 114 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Giuggio?
Among Census respondents with the surname Giuggio, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%). 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 Giuggio in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.4% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Giuggio appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.4%), Hispanic (3.6%). 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 Giuggio (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 Giuggio mean?
An Italian surname likely derived from a diminutive form of the name "Giulio". 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 Giuggio (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 Giuggio?
See how many Americans have the surname Giuggio on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.