2000
#32,652
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 663
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.25
Very Rare Last name
Gugino
Gugino is an Italian surname derived from a nickname referring to someone blessed with a good eye.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 788 Americans carry the last name Gugino. That puts it at #35,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.23 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 434,967 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Gugino 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
788
1 in 434,967
Census rank
#35,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
687
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 687 bearers of the surname Gugino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.23 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 35309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Gugino, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Gugino
The surname "GUGINO" is of Italian origin, specifically from the region of Sicily. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "cucina," which means "kitchen" in English. The name likely originated as a surname for someone who worked in a kitchen or was associated with cooking in some way.
The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the late 16th century in Sicily. One notable example is Giovanni Gugino, a baker from the town of Palermo who was born in 1572. His occupation as a baker lends credence to the theory that the name was related to the culinary arts.
Throughout the centuries, the name appears in various historical records and documents from Sicily, sometimes with slightly different spellings such as "Gugino," "Guggino," or "Cuggino." These variations were common due to the inconsistencies in record-keeping and transcription errors during that time.
In the 18th century, the name gained some prominence with the birth of Vincenzo Gugino (1728-1804), a wealthy landowner and merchant from the town of Corleone. His son, Francesco Gugino (1760-1832), was a respected lawyer and judge in the region.
As the Italians began immigrating to the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the name "GUGINO" also made its way across the Atlantic. One of the earliest known immigrants with this surname was Antonio Gugino, who arrived in New York City in 1892 from the village of Castelvetrano in Sicily.
Another notable figure was Giuseppe Gugino (1897-1976), an Italian-American artist and sculptor born in Buffalo, New York. He gained recognition for his works in bronze and marble, which can be found in various public spaces and museums across the United States.
Joseph Gugino (1928-2011) was a successful businessman and philanthropist from Buffalo, New York. He founded the Gugino Construction Company and was actively involved in various community organizations and charitable initiatives.
Frank Gugino (1904-1998) was a professional baseball player from Buffalo, New York, who played in the Minor Leagues during the 1920s and 1930s. He spent most of his career with the Baltimore Orioles and Newark Bears.
While the surname "GUGINO" has its roots in Sicily, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly in areas with significant Italian immigrant communities. However, its origins and connection to the culinary arts remain an integral part of its historical significance.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gugino
Among Census respondents with the surname Gugino, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Gugino 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 Gugino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.0% · 646
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 20
- Two or more races2.2% · 15
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Gugino
Gugino 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
#32,834
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 699
+36 bearers (+5.4%)
Per 100,000 0.24
Rank movement Down 182 places
2020
#35,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 687
-12 bearers (-1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.23
Rank movement Down 2,475 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #32,652 | 663 | 0.25 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #32,834 | 699 | 0.24 | +36 bearers (+5.4%) | Down 182 places |
| 2020 | #35,309 | 687 | 0.23 | -12 bearers (-1.7%) | Down 2,475 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 Gugino 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 | #32,834 | #35,309 | -7.5% |
| Count | 699 | 687 | -1.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Gugino bearers went from 699 to 687 (-1.7% change). The surname moved down 2,475 positions in the national ranking, going from #32,834 to #35,309.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Gugino
FAQ
Gugino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Gugino?
Name Census estimates that about 788 living Americans carry the surname Gugino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 434,967 residents.
How common is Gugino?
Gugino ranks #35,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.23 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 687 people with the surname Gugino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (788), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.23 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.23 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 Gugino.
Has Gugino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Gugino went from 699 recorded bearers to 687. That is a decrease of 12 (-1.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #32,834 to #35,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Gugino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Gugino, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.2%). 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 Gugino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.0% (646 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Gugino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.0%), Hispanic (2.9%), Two or More Races (2.2%). 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 Gugino (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 Gugino mean?
Gugino is an Italian surname derived from a nickname referring to someone blessed with a good eye. 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 Gugino (0.23 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 Gugino?
You can see how many people have the surname Gugino on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.