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

Babino, 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 Babino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Babino in America

Babino is the 34574th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Babino surname appeared 654 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 Babino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Babino 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 Babino

The surname BABINO is of Italian origin and can be traced back to the 14th century. It originated in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the province of Siena. BABINO is believed to be derived from the Italian word "babino," which means "little baby" or "little child."

During the Middle Ages, it was common for people to acquire surnames based on their physical characteristics, occupations, or nicknames. In this case, BABINO may have been a nickname given to someone who had a youthful or childlike appearance or behavior.

One of the earliest documented instances of the BABINO surname can be found in the Siena State Archives, where a certain Giovanni di BABINO was mentioned in a document dated 1387. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, the BABINO family gained prominence in the city of Siena. Records show that a wealthy merchant named Francesco BABINO (1420-1492) played a significant role in the city's trade with neighboring regions. His son, Pietro BABINO (1458-1524), was a respected scholar and served as a diplomat for the Republic of Siena.

Another notable figure was Alessandra BABINO (1505-1570), a noblewoman known for her patronage of the arts and her generous support of local charities. She commissioned several works of art that can still be seen in churches and museums in Siena.

In the 17th century, the BABINO family expanded beyond Tuscany. One branch settled in the city of Naples, where Giovanni BABINO (1625-1698) became a successful merchant and banker. His grandson, Domenico BABINO (1670-1742), was a renowned architect who designed several churches and palaces in Naples and the surrounding region.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, several members of the BABINO family made significant contributions to the fields of literature and academia. Giuseppe BABINO (1753-1832) was a poet and playwright whose works were widely acclaimed in his time. His nephew, Carlo BABINO (1786-1864), was a professor of philosophy at the University of Pisa and published numerous scholarly works on ethics and metaphysics.

Throughout its long history, the BABINO surname has been associated with various professions, from merchants and bankers to artists, scholars, and diplomats. While the name originated in a specific region of Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond, reflecting the mobility and diverse accomplishments of those who have carried this surname over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Babino

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

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

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