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

Albino, 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 Albino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Albino in America

Albino is the 9418th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Albino surname appeared 3,453 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Albino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Albino 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 Albino

The surname Albino originated in Italy, with records indicating its use as early as the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "albus," meaning white or fair-skinned. This name likely referred to someone with a particularly pale complexion or light hair color.

The earliest known record of the Albino surname can be found in the town of Arezzo, Tuscany, in a document dating back to 1284. In this document, a person named Guido Albino is mentioned, indicating the surname's presence in this region during the medieval period.

During the Renaissance, the Albino surname gained prominence in various parts of Italy. One notable figure was Gian Battista Albino, a renowned painter and architect from Bergamo, who lived from 1510 to 1568. His works can still be appreciated in various churches and buildings throughout northern Italy.

In the 17th century, the Albino surname appeared in Naples, where a family of that name owned a successful textile business. Giovanni Albino, born in 1639, was a prominent member of this family and served as a respected merchant and civic leader in the city.

Another notable individual bearing the Albino surname was Francesco Albino, a celebrated Italian composer and violinist from the 18th century. Born in Naples in 1712, he composed numerous operas and concertos that were widely performed across Europe during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, the Albino surname spread to other parts of Europe, including France and Spain. One significant figure was José Albino, a Spanish military officer and politician who played a crucial role in the Carlist Wars of the 1830s and 1840s, fighting for the cause of Don Carlos.

The Albino surname has also been associated with various place names throughout Italy. For instance, the village of Albino in the province of Bergamo is believed to have derived its name from the prevalence of this surname in the area. Similarly, there are several towns and villages with variations of the name, such as Albinea in the Reggio Emilia region.

While the Albino surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including the Americas and other European countries, carried by Italian immigrants and their descendants. However, its origins and earliest recorded instances can be traced back to medieval and Renaissance Italy, where it was associated with individuals of fair complexion and notable figures in various fields, including art, music, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Albino

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

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

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