Find out how popular the last name Gorgonio is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Gorgonio.

Gorgonio, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Gorgonio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gorgonio in America

Gorgonio is the 76533rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gorgonio surname appeared 251 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Gorgonio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gorgonio to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Gorgonio

The surname Gorgonio finds its origins in Italy, tracing back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "gorgos," meaning fierce or terrible, and was likely given as a nickname to someone with an intense or formidable personality or appearance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gorgonio can be found in a historical document from the city of Florence, dated around 1492. This document references a merchant named Pietro Gorgonio, who traded in silk and spices from the East.

In the 16th century, the name appears in several Italian manuscripts and records, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. Some variations in spelling, such as "Gorgoni" and "Gorgonii," were also observed during this time.

One notable figure bearing the surname Gorgonio was Francesco Gorgonio (1506-1572), a Florentine artist and sculptor known for his works in marble and terra-cotta. His most famous creation is the elaborate fountain in the Piazza della Signoria in Florence, which he completed in 1565.

Another individual of historical significance was Lucrezia Gorgonio (1558-1634), a renowned poet and philosopher from Perugia. Her collection of sonnets, titled "Rime Amorose," published in 1602, was widely acclaimed and influenced the literary circles of her time.

In the 18th century, the Gorgonio surname appeared in various records from the Kingdom of Naples, particularly in the city of Salerno. One notable figure was Tommaso Gorgonio (1715-1789), a respected lawyer and judge who served in the courts of Naples.

The name Gorgonio has also been associated with certain place names in Italy, such as the town of Gorgonzola, located near Milan. While the connection between the surname and the place name is uncertain, some historians suggest that the name Gorgonzola may have originated from the Italian word "gorgonzola," meaning "big sheds" or "large barns."

Throughout history, several other individuals bearing the surname Gorgonio have made their mark in various fields, including Antonio Gorgonio (1682-1746), a celebrated composer and musician from Rome, and Maria Gorgonio (1825-1898), a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights in Naples.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gorgonio

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Gorgonio.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Gorgonio was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Gorgonio has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Gorgonio was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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