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

Bame, 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 Bame surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bame in America

Bame is the 28777th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bame surname appeared 827 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 Bame.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bame 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 Bame

The surname BAME originated in the northern regions of Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Latin word "bambinus," which means "child" or "infant." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname or a descriptive name given to someone who was small in stature or had a youthful appearance.

In the 13th century, the name BAME appeared in various historical documents in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto. One notable reference can be found in the records of the Commune of Verona, where a certain Petrus Bame was listed as a landowner in the year 1265.

The earliest recorded spelling variations of the name include Bamme, Bammi, and Bammio. These variations were common due to the inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping during the medieval period.

One of the first documented instances of the name BAME can be traced back to Giovanni Bame, a renowned painter from the city of Brescia, who lived between 1350 and 1420. His frescoes can still be seen in several churches in northern Italy, showcasing his artistic talents.

In the 15th century, the BAME family gained prominence in the city of Venice. Niccolò Bame, born in 1425, was a prominent merchant and banker who played a significant role in the economic affairs of the Venetian Republic.

Another notable figure with the surname BAME was Girolamo Bame, a humanist scholar and philosopher born in Milan in 1480. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of classical literature and his teachings at the University of Pavia.

During the Renaissance period, the BAME family expanded its presence across various regions of Italy. Francesco Bame, born in 1525 in Genoa, was a renowned architect responsible for designing several churches and palaces in the city.

In the 17th century, the name BAME also found its way to other parts of Europe. Antonio Bame, born in 1610 in Naples, was a celebrated musician and composer who gained recognition for his operas and sacred works.

As the centuries passed, the BAME surname continued to be associated with various notable individuals, including artists, scholars, and professionals from different walks of life, further solidifying its place in the annals of Italian history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bame

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

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

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