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

Barbone, 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 Barbone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barbone in America

Barbone is the 42378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barbone surname appeared 512 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 Barbone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barbone 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 Barbone

The surname Barbone originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "barbone," which means "shaggy" or "hairy." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone with a particularly shaggy or unkempt appearance.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Barbone name can be found in historical documents from the city of Florence in the 13th century. These records indicate that a family bearing this surname lived in the city during this time period.

In the 14th century, the Barbone name appeared in various records from the region of Tuscany, where it was often associated with individuals involved in agricultural or pastoral occupations. This further reinforces the connection between the name and the meaning of "shaggy" or "unkempt."

One notable historical figure with the Barbone surname was Giovanni Barbone, a Florentine painter who lived in the 16th century (birth and death years unknown). He is known for his contributions to the Renaissance art scene in Florence, particularly his religious paintings and frescoes.

Another individual of note was Giulio Barbone, a renowned Italian architect and engineer who lived in the 17th century (c. 1620-1690). He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and fortifications in various Italian cities, including Rome and Naples.

In the 18th century, the Barbone name appeared in records from the region of Abruzzo, where it was often associated with families involved in the wool trade or textile industry. This may have further reinforced the connection between the name and the concept of "shaggy" or "hairy."

One prominent figure from this period was Antonio Barbone (1735-1801), a respected philosopher and scholar from the city of Chieti in Abruzzo. He was known for his contributions to the Enlightenment movement and his writings on ethics and moral philosophy.

Another notable individual was Vincenzo Barbone (1770-1842), a military leader and revolutionary who played a significant role in the Italian unification movement in the early 19th century. He fought alongside Giuseppe Garibaldi and was instrumental in the battle for the liberation of Sicily.

While the Barbone surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and diaspora. However, its historical origins and meaning remain deeply rooted in the Italian culture and language.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barbone

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

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

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