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

Biancamano, 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 Biancamano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Biancamano in America

Biancamano is the 78567th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Biancamano surname appeared 243 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 Biancamano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Biancamano 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 Biancamano

The surname Biancamano originates from Italy, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the late 13th century. It is believed to have emerged from the northern regions of the country, particularly in the areas around Venice and Treviso.

Biancamano is a compound surname derived from the Italian words "bianco" meaning white, and "mano" meaning hand. It is thought to have been initially used as a descriptive nickname for someone with particularly fair or pale hands, which may have been a distinguishing characteristic in that era.

One of the earliest known references to the Biancamano surname can be found in the Venetian archives from the year 1289, where a certain Giacomo Biancamano is mentioned as a merchant operating in the city's bustling trade industry.

In the 14th century, the Biancamano family gained prominence in the region of Veneto, with several members holding positions of influence within the local governments and guilds. Notably, Niccolò Biancamano (1315-1382) served as a respected judge in the city of Treviso, while his contemporary, Marco Biancamano (1322-1399), was a renowned artisan and master glassmaker in Murano.

During the Renaissance period, the Biancamano name was associated with the arts and literature. Pietro Biancamano (1472-1538) was a celebrated poet and playwright from Verona, whose works were widely circulated throughout Italy and even received acclaim from the Medici family in Florence.

In the 17th century, the Biancamano family expanded their presence to other parts of Italy, with a branch establishing itself in the city of Naples. Vittoria Biancamano (1623-1697) was a prominent figure in Neapolitan society, known for her philanthropic efforts and patronage of the arts.

Throughout the centuries, the Biancamano surname has also been recorded with various spelling variations, such as Biancaman, Biancoman, and Biancoman. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistent nature of record-keeping in earlier times.

Notable individuals bearing the Biancamano surname include Luciano Biancamano (1886-1957), an acclaimed Italian architect who designed several landmark buildings in Milan, and Giovanna Biancamano (1921-2002), a celebrated operatic soprano who performed on prestigious stages across Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Biancamano

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

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

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