2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bambic
An occupational surname derived from the Croatian word "bambo" meaning cotton or cotton maker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Bambic. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bambic 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Bambic in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bambic, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Hispanic (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bambic
The surname BAMBIC is believed to have originated in the region of Lombardy, Italy during the late 13th century. It is derived from the Italian word "bambino" which means "young child" or "infant". The name was likely given as a descriptive nickname to someone who had a youthful or childlike appearance or demeanor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from the city of Brescia, dated 1287, which mentions a man named Giovanni BAMBIC. Another early record comes from the town of Crema in 1312, where a woman named Francesca BAMBIC is listed as a landowner.
In the 14th century, the name began to spread to other parts of northern Italy, including the regions of Veneto and Emilia-Romagna. This was likely due to the migration of families seeking new opportunities or fleeing conflicts and political turmoil.
A notable bearer of the name was Giacomo BAMBIC, a merchant from Verona who lived from 1425 to 1498. He is known for establishing trade routes between Italy and the Ottoman Empire, importing spices and textiles from the East.
During the Renaissance period, the name appeared in several artistic and literary works. One example is a painting by the Venetian artist Vittore Carpaccio, completed in 1510, which depicts a group portrait of the BAMBIC family.
In the 16th century, a branch of the BAMBIC family settled in the city of Ferrara, where they became prominent lawyers and judges. One of the most famous members of this lineage was Girolamo BAMBIC (1540-1612), who served as a magistrate and authored several treatises on legal philosophy.
As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as BAMBICH, BAMBICCI, and BAMBITZ. In the 18th century, a German composer named Johann Friedrich BAMBIC (1723-1791) gained recognition for his operas and concertos.
Throughout its history, the surname BAMBIC has been associated with a diverse range of professions and achievements, from merchants and artists to legal scholars and musicians. Despite its relatively rare occurrence, it remains an enduring link to the rich cultural heritage of northern Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bambic
Among Census respondents with the surname Bambic, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Hispanic (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Bambic 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 Bambic surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.1% · 96
- Two or more races4.6% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino3.7% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.8% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bambic
Bambic appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,713 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,327 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 8,713 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Up 1,327 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 Bambic 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 | #151,532 | #150,205 | 0.9% |
| Count | 108 | 109 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bambic bearers went from 108 to 109 (+0.9% change). The surname moved up 1,327 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #150,205.
FAQ
Bambic surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bambic?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Bambic. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Bambic?
Bambic ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 109 people with the surname Bambic. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Bambic.
Has Bambic become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bambic went from 108 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #151,532 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Bambic?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bambic, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Hispanic (3.7%). 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 Bambic in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.1% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bambic appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.1%), Two or More Races (4.6%), Hispanic (3.7%). 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 Bambic (2000, 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 Bambic mean?
An occupational surname derived from the Croatian word "bambo" meaning cotton or cotton maker. 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 Bambic (0.04 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 Bambic?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.