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

Biando, 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 Biando surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Biando in America

Biando is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Biando surname appeared 101 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 Biando.

We can also compare 2010 data for Biando 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 Biando

The surname Biando has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Italy, specifically in the area of Lombardy. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "biondo," which means "blond" or "fair-haired," suggesting that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone with light-colored hair.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Biando can be found in a document from the city of Milan, dated 1582, which mentions a certain Giovanni Biando. This document was a record of land ownership, indicating that the Biando family had established itself in the region during that time period.

In the 17th century, the Biando name appeared in several historical records from the town of Bergamo, located in the province of Lombardy. These records included birth, marriage, and death registries, suggesting that the Biando family had a strong presence in the area during that era.

One notable individual with the surname Biando was Girolamo Biando, a 17th-century Italian painter and architect. He was born in Bergamo in 1625 and is known for his contributions to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in the region, including the Chiesa di Sant'Alessandro della Croce in Bergamo.

Another historical figure with the Biando surname was Domenico Biando, a 19th-century Italian politician and lawyer. He was born in Milan in 1820 and served as a member of the Italian parliament, representing the city of Milan from 1861 to 1867.

In the 20th century, the Biando name gained prominence with the birth of Antonio Biando, an Italian professional football player. Born in 1925 in Varese, Lombardy, Biando played as a midfielder for several Italian clubs, including Varese and Novara, during the 1940s and 1950s.

Another notable individual with the Biando surname was Maria Biando, an Italian-American author and poet. Born in 1928 in New York City to Italian immigrant parents, she published several collections of poetry and short stories, exploring themes of identity, immigration, and Italian-American culture.

While the name Biando is primarily associated with Italy, it has also been traced to other parts of Europe, such as Spain and Portugal, where variations of the name, like "Biondo" and "Biondo," can be found. However, the name's origins and historical significance remain firmly rooted in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the area of Lombardy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Biando

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Biando, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!