2000
#58,257
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 326
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.12
Very Rare Last name
Golino
Of Italian origin, a name referring to a person from the town of Golino.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 391 Americans carry the last name Golino. That puts it at #63,263 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.11 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 876,610 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Golino 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
391
1 in 876,610
Census rank
#63,263
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
341
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 341 bearers of the surname Golino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.11 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 63263rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Golino, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Golino
The surname Golino has its origins in Italy, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "golino," which means "hungry" or "greedy." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone with a voracious appetite or who was perceived as greedy.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Golino can be found in the historic records of the city of Naples, located in the southern region of Campania. In a document from the year 1287, a certain Matteo Golino is mentioned as a landowner in the area, indicating that the name had already gained some prominence at that time.
During the Renaissance period, the Golino name appears in various manuscripts and records from various Italian cities, including Florence and Venice. One notable individual bearing this surname was Giovanni Battista Golino, a renowned painter who lived in Venice in the 16th century (c. 1520-1593). His works, which showcased his mastery of the Venetian Renaissance style, can still be found in several churches and galleries across Italy.
In the 17th century, the Golino name made its way to the island of Sicily, where it became associated with several noble families. One such family was the Golino di Palermo, who owned vast estates in the region and played a significant role in local politics and governance during that era.
Another notable individual with the surname Golino was Lucrezia Golino, an Italian actress and filmmaker born in 1965. She has received numerous accolades for her work, including the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival in 1986 for her performance in the film "A Story of Boys and Girls."
Throughout history, the Golino surname has also been recorded with variations in spelling, such as Golini, Gollino, and Gollini. These variations can often be traced back to the regional dialects and variations in pronunciation across different parts of Italy.
While the origins of the Golino surname may have stemmed from a somewhat unflattering nickname, it has since become a respected and well-established name in Italian culture, with a rich history spanning several centuries and encompassing individuals from various walks of life, including artists, nobility, and modern-day celebrities.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Golino
Among Census respondents with the surname Golino, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Golino 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 Golino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.9% · 303
- Hispanic or Latino6.7% · 23
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.3% · 8
- Two or more races2.1% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Golino
Golino 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
#60,196
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 335
+9 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Down 1,939 places
2020
#63,263
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 341
+6 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Down 3,067 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #58,257 | 326 | 0.12 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #60,196 | 335 | 0.11 | +9 bearers (+2.8%) | Down 1,939 places |
| 2020 | #63,263 | 341 | 0.11 | +6 bearers (+1.8%) | Down 3,067 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 Golino 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 | #60,196 | #63,263 | -5.1% |
| Count | 335 | 341 | 1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.11 | 0.11 | 3.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Golino bearers went from 335 to 341 (+1.8% change). The surname moved down 3,067 positions in the national ranking, going from #60,196 to #63,263.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Golino
FAQ
Golino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Golino?
Name Census estimates that about 391 living Americans carry the surname Golino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 876,610 residents.
How common is Golino?
Golino ranks #63,263 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.11 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 341 people with the surname Golino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (391), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.11 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.11 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 Golino.
Has Golino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Golino went from 335 recorded bearers to 341. That is an increase of 6 (+1.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #60,196 to #63,263.
What does the Census say about the background of Golino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Golino, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.3%). 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 Golino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.9% (303 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Golino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.9%), Hispanic (6.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.3%). 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 Golino (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 Golino mean?
Of Italian origin, a name referring to a person from the town of Golino. 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 Golino (0.11 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 Americans have the surname Golino?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.