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

Albi, 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 Albi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Albi in America

Albi is the 80131st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Albi surname appeared 237 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 Albi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Albi 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 Albi

The surname "ALBI" is of Italian origin, deriving from the Latin word "albus," which means "white." This name likely originated in the medieval period in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "ALBI" can be found in the Florentine Priorista, a historical record of the city of Florence from the 13th and 14th centuries. This document mentions several individuals bearing the surname, suggesting its presence in the region during that time.

The name "ALBI" may also have been associated with certain place names or locations in Italy. For instance, the city of Albi in southern France, known for its stunning medieval architecture and rich history, could have influenced the surname's origin or spelling variations.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the surname "ALBI" was Pietro Albi, a Franciscan friar and scholar who lived from 1430 to 1501. He was renowned for his contributions to the field of theology and his influential writings on various religious topics.

Another prominent individual with the surname "ALBI" was Giovanni Battista Albi, a 16th-century Italian painter who lived from 1550 to 1615. He was renowned for his vibrant and expressive works, which often depicted religious scenes and portraits.

Moving into the 17th century, the surname "ALBI" gained further recognition with the accomplishments of Giacomo Albi, an Italian architect and engineer who lived from 1610 to 1680. He is best known for his innovative designs and contributions to the construction of several notable buildings and public works projects in Italy.

In the 18th century, the name "ALBI" was associated with the Italian author and playwright Carlo Albi, who lived from 1720 to 1790. He gained fame for his comedic plays and satirical works, which provided insightful commentary on society and cultural norms of the time.

Lastly, in the 19th century, the surname "ALBI" was carried by the Italian painter and sculptor Giuseppe Albi, who lived from 1815 to 1884. He is renowned for his masterful depictions of religious and historical scenes, as well as his skilled sculpting techniques.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Albi

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

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 Albi 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 Albi 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 Albi was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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