2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Alibrando
A surname indicating a person from the town of Alibrandi in Italy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Alibrando. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Alibrando 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Alibrando in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Alibrando, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Alibrando
The surname Alibrando has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have emerged in the southern regions of the country, particularly in Sicily and Calabria.
The name Alibrando is derived from the Arabic name "Ali" and the Germanic name "Brand," which means "sword" or "battle-axe." This combination suggests that the name may have originated during the Arab-Norman period in Sicily, when there was a significant cultural exchange between the two groups.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alibrando can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from the city of Palermo, which mentions a nobleman named Alibrando di Salaparuta. This individual hailed from the town of Salaparuta in the province of Trapani, Sicily.
Another notable figure bearing the surname Alibrando was Francesco Alibrando, a renowned Sicilian painter who lived between 1470 and 1542. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy, showcasing the artistic traditions of the Renaissance era.
In the 16th century, the Alibrando family established itself in the city of Messina, where they played a prominent role in local politics and commerce. One member, Girolamo Alibrando (1580-1648), served as a magistrate and was known for his contributions to the city's legal and administrative affairs.
Moving forward to the 18th century, Giuseppe Alibrando (1720-1794) was a notable Sicilian architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Palermo and its surrounding areas. His works showcased the Baroque and Neoclassical styles prevalent during that time period.
Lastly, in the 19th century, Vincenzo Alibrando (1837-1918) was a prominent Sicilian lawyer and politician. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was instrumental in advocating for the rights and interests of his constituents in the region.
While the surname Alibrando is relatively uncommon today, its historical roots can be traced back to the medieval era in southern Italy, where it played a role in various spheres of society, from the arts and architecture to politics and law.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Alibrando
Among Census respondents with the surname Alibrando, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Alibrando 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 Alibrando surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.1% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino4.9% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Alibrando
Alibrando appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-9 bearers (-8.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 6,929 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -9 bearers (-8.0%) | Down 6,929 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 Alibrando 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 | #147,253 | #154,182 | -4.7% |
| Count | 112 | 103 | -8.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Alibrando bearers went from 112 to 103 (-8.0% change). The surname moved down 6,929 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #154,182.
FAQ
Alibrando surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Alibrando?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Alibrando. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Alibrando?
Alibrando ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 103 people with the surname Alibrando. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Alibrando.
Has Alibrando become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Alibrando went from 112 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 9 (-8.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Alibrando?
Among Census respondents with the surname Alibrando, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%). 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 Alibrando in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.1% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Alibrando appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.1%), Hispanic (4.9%). 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 Alibrando (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 Alibrando mean?
A surname indicating a person from the town of Alibrandi in Italy. 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 Alibrando (0.03 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 Alibrando?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.