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

Bacigalupo, 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 Bacigalupo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bacigalupo in America

Bacigalupo is the 34110th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bacigalupo surname appeared 666 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 Bacigalupo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bacigalupo 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 Bacigalupo

The surname Bacigalupo originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Liguria and Piedmont. It can be traced back to the late Middle Ages, around the 14th or 15th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Italian words "bacio" meaning "kiss" and "lupo" meaning "wolf," potentially referring to someone with an affectionate or charming personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bacigalupo can be found in the archives of the city of Genoa, dating back to the 15th century. The name was also mentioned in various historical documents and records from the regions of Liguria and Piedmont during this period.

A notable individual with the surname Bacigalupo was Giovanni Battista Bacigalupo (1650-1719), an Italian painter and architect from Genoa. He was known for his works in churches and palaces throughout Liguria and is considered a prominent figure in the Baroque style of the 17th century.

Another prominent figure was Francesco Bacigalupo (1655-1724), an Italian nobleman and diplomat from Savona. He served as the ambassador of the Republic of Genoa to various European courts and played a significant role in diplomatic relations during his time.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Bacigalupo (1826-1892) was an Italian philosopher and politician from Genoa. He was a member of the Italian parliament and contributed to the political landscape of the newly unified Kingdom of Italy.

Towards the end of the 19th century, Emilio Bacigalupo (1875-1944) was a prominent Italian architect and urban planner. He was responsible for the design and development of several notable buildings and urban projects in his native Genoa.

Another notable figure was Ernesto Bacigalupo (1903-1991), an Italian painter and sculptor from Savona. He was known for his works in the Futurist and Metaphysical art movements, and his pieces can be found in various museums and galleries throughout Italy.

While the surname Bacigalupo has its roots in the regions of Liguria and Piedmont in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration. However, the majority of historical records and notable individuals with this surname can be traced back to its Italian origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bacigalupo

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

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

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