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

Badio, 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 Badio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Badio in America

Badio is the 69579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Badio surname appeared 282 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 Badio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Badio 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 Badio

The surname Badio has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Piedmont and Liguria, where it first emerged in the early 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "badia," which means "abbey" or "monastery," suggesting a potential connection to monastic orders or religious communities of that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Badio can be found in the historic town of Calizzano, located in the province of Savona, Liguria. In the 1560s, there are records of a family bearing this surname residing in this picturesque region known for its olive groves and wine production.

In the 17th century, the name Badio appeared in various documents and manuscripts from the Piedmont region, particularly in the city of Turin and its surrounding areas. One notable individual from this period was Giovanni Battista Badio (1590-1655), a respected scholar and theologian who authored several influential works on religious philosophy.

As the centuries progressed, the Badio surname spread to other parts of Italy, with notable bearers emerging in different regions. In the late 18th century, Francesco Badio (1745-1822) made a name for himself as a renowned architect and urban planner, leaving his mark on the architectural landscape of Milan and its environs.

During the 19th century, the name Badio gained further prominence with the birth of Giuseppe Badio (1825-1898), a celebrated painter and artist whose works captured the beauty of Italian landscapes and still-life scenes. His paintings can be found in several prestigious galleries and museums across Italy.

Another notable figure from this era was Antonio Badio (1852-1923), a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian parliament, representing the city of Naples. His contributions to legal reforms and social justice initiatives earned him recognition throughout the country.

While the Badio surname may have originated in specific regions of Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by generations of individuals who have left their mark across various fields and endeavors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Badio

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

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

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