Biggio
From a pet form of the Italian personal name Biagio.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 343 Americans carry the last name Biggio. That puts it at #66,754 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 999,284 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Biggio surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
343
1 in 999,284
Census rank
#66,754
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
296
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 296 bearers of the surname Biggio in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 66754th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Biggio, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Biggio
The surname BIGGIO is of Italian origin, originating in the northern region of Piedmont during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. It is believed to derive from the Italian word "biggia," meaning a coarse cloth or fabric, suggesting that the name may have been an occupational surname for someone who worked with or produced this type of material.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BIGGIO can be found in the historical records of the city of Turin, where it appears in a document dated 1298, referring to a certain "Giacomo Biggio." This document is preserved in the archives of the Archivio di Stato di Torino (State Archives of Turin).
In the 14th century, the name BIGGIO appeared in several other historical documents from the same region, including a record from the town of Chieri in 1347, which mentions a "Giovanni Biggio." This suggests that the name had spread to other parts of Piedmont by that time.
During the Renaissance period, the BIGGIO name gained prominence in the city of Asti, where several notable individuals bore this surname. One of the most famous was Galeazzo Biggio (1508-1572), a renowned mathematician and astronomer who taught at the University of Pavia and authored several influential works on celestial mechanics.
Another notable figure was Pietro Biggio (1591-1658), a lawyer and magistrate who served as a judge in the Supreme Court of Piedmont and was known for his expertise in civil law.
In the 17th century, the BIGGIO name appeared in records from the nearby town of Moncalieri, where a family of that name owned a vineyard and produced wine. The name "Cascina Biggio" (Biggio Farmhouse) was given to their estate, which still exists today as a winery and tourist attraction.
As the centuries progressed, members of the BIGGIO family continued to make their mark in various fields. For instance, in the 19th century, Carlo Biggio (1824-1898) was a prominent architect who designed several notable buildings in Turin, including the Palazzo Carignano and the Church of San Carlo.
Another noteworthy individual was Giulia Biggio (1878-1965), a renowned sculptor whose works adorned many public spaces and churches throughout Italy. Her most famous piece is the statue of Vittorio Emanuele II, located in the Piazza San Carlo in Turin.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Biggio
Among Census respondents with the surname Biggio, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Biggio bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Biggio surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.9%
- Hispanic or Latino5.7%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Biggio surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,754 | #66,754 | 0.0% |
| Count | 296 | 296 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Biggio bearers went from 296 to 296 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #66,754 to #66,754.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Biggio
FAQ
Biggio surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Biggio?
The surname Biggio holds position #66,754 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 343 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Biggio surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Biggio, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.7%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.