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

Bacigalupi, 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 Bacigalupi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bacigalupi in America

Bacigalupi is the 44423rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bacigalupi surname appeared 484 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 Bacigalupi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bacigalupi 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 Bacigalupi

The surname Bacigalupi originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to have roots in the northern regions of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. The name is derived from the Italian words "bacio" meaning kiss and "galupi" which was an old term for a small, wet area or marsh. This suggests the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a marshy or swampy area known for its wetlands.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Bacigalupi appear in documents from the 13th century in the cities of Milan and Piacenza. The name is also found in records from the 14th century in the town of Parma, which was once a part of the Duchy of Milan. This indicates that the Bacigalupi family had a presence in these areas during the Middle Ages.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Girolamo Bacigalupi (1510-1584) was a prominent Italian architect and engineer who designed several churches and buildings in the city of Genoa. His works included the Church of San Pietro in Banchi and the Palazzo Spinola.

Another early person of note was Giovanni Battista Bacigalupi (1637-1711), a Genoese painter who specialized in still-life and genre scenes. His works can be found in various museums and galleries across Italy.

In the 19th century, a composer and musician named Ernesto Bacigalupi (1842-1901) gained recognition for his operas and orchestral works. He was born in Genoa and later became the director of the Conservatory of Music in Milan.

During the 20th century, Emilio Bacigalupi (1903-1986) was an Italian-American artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraits. He was born in San Francisco, California, but his family originated from the Bacigalupi lineage in Italy.

Throughout history, the surname Bacigalupi has maintained its Italian roots and has been carried by individuals across various professions, from artists and architects to composers and musicians. While the name may have evolved in its spelling over time, its origins can be traced back to the medieval era in northern Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bacigalupi

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

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

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