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

Bibiano, 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 Bibiano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bibiano in America

Bibiano is the 27534th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bibiano surname appeared 875 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 Bibiano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bibiano 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 Bibiano

The surname BIBIANO is of Italian origin, with roots tracing back to the 14th century in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. It is believed to derive from the Latin word "bibianus," meaning "one who drinks frequently." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive nickname for someone with a fondness for alcoholic beverages.

In the historic records of Tuscany, the earliest known mention of the BIBIANO surname appears in a document from the city of Siena, dated 1387. This record refers to a certain "Giovanni Bibiano," who was a merchant and landowner in the area. Another notable early reference is found in the archives of the city of Perugia, Umbria, where a "Niccolò Bibiano" is listed as a member of the local nobility in the year 1412.

As the name spread to other parts of Italy in the following centuries, it underwent slight variations in spelling, including "Bibiani," "Bibbiano," and "Bibbiani." These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal errors in transcribing the name.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the BIBIANO surname was Girolamo Bibiano (1470-1544), a renowned humanist scholar and poet from the city of Verona. His works, including a collection of Latin poems titled "Carmina," were widely circulated and praised during the Italian Renaissance.

Another notable figure was Francesco Bibiano (1548-1618), a Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of Sant'Agata dei Goti, near Naples, in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and establishing several schools in his diocese.

In the 18th century, a prominent member of the BIBIANO family was Vincenzo Bibiano (1702-1776), a lawyer and politician from the city of Terni, Umbria. He held several important positions in the local government and was instrumental in drafting new laws and regulations for the region.

The name BIBIANO also has a connection to various place names in Italy. For instance, the town of Bibbiano in the province of Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, is believed to have derived its name from the surname, suggesting that the BIBIANO family may have had a significant presence or influence in that area.

Finally, it is worth mentioning Ercole Bibiano (1855-1933), an Italian painter and sculptor who was born in the town of Brisighella, near Ravenna. He gained recognition for his works depicting religious and mythological themes, and several of his sculptures can be found in various churches and public spaces across Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bibiano

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

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

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