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

Bibbo, 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 Bibbo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bibbo in America

Bibbo is the 43511th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bibbo surname appeared 496 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 Bibbo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bibbo 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 Bibbo

The surname Bibbo is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania. It is thought to have derived from the Italian word "bibbo," which means "to drink" or "to sip." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who was associated with the production or consumption of wine or other alcoholic beverages.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Bibbo can be traced back to the 14th century, when a family bearing this surname was mentioned in a document from the city of Naples. It is possible that the name was related to a specific occupation or trade within the wine industry during that time.

Throughout the centuries, the Bibbo name has been documented in various historical records and manuscripts, particularly in the southern regions of Italy. For example, in the 16th century, a wealthy merchant named Giovanni Bibbo was noted for his successful trading ventures in the city of Salerno.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Antonio Bibbo was a respected scholar and philosopher from the town of Avellino. His writings on ethics and moral philosophy were widely influential during that era.

Another prominent individual with the surname Bibbo was Giuseppe Bibbo, a prominent architect from Naples who lived in the late 18th century. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings and churches in the city, including the stunning Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie.

Moving into the 19th century, Marco Bibbo was a renowned painter from the town of Benevento. His works, which often depicted scenes from everyday life in southern Italy, were highly celebrated and can be found in several art galleries and museums throughout the region.

Lastly, in the early 20th century, Vincenzo Bibbo was a celebrated poet and writer from the city of Caserta. His poetic works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earned him widespread recognition and numerous literary awards during his lifetime.

While the Bibbo surname may have originated from humble beginnings, it has been carried by many accomplished individuals throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields such as commerce, philosophy, architecture, art, and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bibbo

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

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

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