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

Berbano, 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 Berbano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Berbano in America

Berbano is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Berbano surname appeared 128 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 Berbano.

The history of the last name Berbano

The surname Berbano originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "berbice," which means "sheep." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked with or tended to sheep, such as a shepherd or wool merchant.

The earliest known records of the Berbano name can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the city of Florence. In these early documents, the name was often spelled as "Berbani" or "Berbanio," reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation at the time.

One notable historical figure bearing the Berbano surname was Francesco Berbano (1450-1520), a renowned Italian sculptor and architect from Florence. His works can still be seen in various churches and buildings throughout the city, including the Basilica di Santa Croce and the Palazzo Vecchio.

Another prominent individual was Giacomo Berbano (1570-1642), a Florentine scholar and historian who wrote extensively on the art and culture of the Renaissance period. His book, "Vite dei Pittori, Scultori e Architetti Fiorentini" (Lives of Florentine Painters, Sculptors, and Architects), published in 1632, is considered a valuable source of information on the artists of that era.

In the 16th century, the Berbano family expanded their presence to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Umbria and Lazio. One notable member from this period was Giulio Berbano (1525-1592), a Catholic priest and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Perugia.

As the Berbano name spread across Italy, it also took on various dialectal variations, such as "Berbanò" in the Venetian region and "Bervano" in parts of Lombardy. One notable figure with the latter spelling was Carlo Bervano (1680-1745), a renowned composer and organist from Milan who contributed significantly to the development of sacred music in the 18th century.

Throughout the centuries, the Berbano surname has been associated with various professions, including artisans, merchants, and members of the clergy. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has left a lasting legacy in the fields of art, literature, and music, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Berbano

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

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

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