2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Biando
An Italian surname possibly derived from a nickname for someone with blonde hair or light complexion.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Biando. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Biando surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Biando in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Biando, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (6.7%) and Hispanic (5.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Biando
Among Census respondents with the surname Biando, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (6.7%) and Hispanic (5.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Biando bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Biando surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White80.7% · 96
- Asian and Pacific Islander6.7% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino5.0% · 6
- Two or more races5.0% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Biando
Biando appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-18 bearers (-15.1%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 28,346 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+18 bearers (+17.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 16,924 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | -18 bearers (-15.1%) | Down 28,346 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +18 bearers (+17.8%) | Up 16,924 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Biando surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #142,788 | 10.6% |
| Count | 101 | 119 | 17.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 32.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Biando bearers went from 101 to 119 (+17.8% change). The surname moved up 16,924 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #142,788.
FAQ
Biando surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Biando?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Biando. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Biando?
Biando ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 119 people with the surname Biando. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Biando.
Has Biando become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Biando went from 101 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 18 (+17.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Biando?
Among Census respondents with the surname Biando, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (6.7%) and Hispanic (5.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Biando in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.7% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Biando appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (80.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (6.7%), Hispanic (5.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Biando (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Biando mean?
An Italian surname possibly derived from a nickname for someone with blonde hair or light complexion. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Biando (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Biando?
You can see how many people are called Biando on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.