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

Befumo, 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 Befumo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Befumo in America

Befumo is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Befumo surname appeared 115 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 Befumo.

The history of the last name Befumo

The surname BEFUMO has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "fumo," meaning smoke or vapor, possibly indicating an association with occupations related to smoke or fire, such as blacksmiths or charcoal makers. The prefix "be" is a common addition in Italian surnames, often indicating a location or place of origin.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BEFUMO name can be found in the Florentine archives from the late 1300s, where it appears as "Beffumo." This spelling variation suggests a connection to the Tuscan region, where the name may have originated. Other early spellings include "Befumi" and "Beffumi," further indicating the fluid nature of surname spellings during that era.

In the 15th century, the BEFUMO name appears in various records across central and northern Italy, including the cities of Bologna, Milan, and Venice. During this period, the name was often associated with artisans and tradespeople, reflecting the family's potential occupational roots.

One notable figure bearing the BEFUMO surname was Giacomo BEFUMO, a Renaissance-era architect from Verona who lived from 1458 to 1523. He is known for his work on several churches and palaces in the Veneto region, including the Church of Santa Maria della Scala in Verona.

In the 17th century, a branch of the BEFUMO family migrated to Sicily, where they established themselves in the city of Palermo. One prominent member was Francesco BEFUMO (1610-1682), a lawyer and jurist who served as a magistrate in the Sicilian legal system.

Another significant figure was Giovanni BEFUMO (1738-1806), a philosopher and theologian from Naples who taught at the University of Naples and wrote extensively on moral philosophy and natural law.

During the 19th century, the BEFUMO name spread further throughout Italy, with families settling in regions such as Lombardy, Piedmont, and Calabria. One notable individual from this era was Antonio BEFUMO (1825-1892), a renowned artist and painter from Turin who specialized in landscapes and portraiture.

As the centuries passed, the BEFUMO surname continued to be carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, artists, and professionals, reflecting the name's enduring presence across various regions of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Befumo

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

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 Befumo 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.

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

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