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

Bigio, 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 Bigio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bigio in America

Bigio is the 70403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bigio surname appeared 278 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 Bigio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bigio 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 Bigio

The surname Bigio originated in Italy during the late Middle Ages, likely derived from the Italian word "bigio," meaning "gray" or "bluish-gray." This suggests that the name was initially a descriptive nickname given to someone with grayish hair or a grayish complexion.

The earliest recorded instances of the Bigio name can be traced back to the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna in central and northern Italy. It was particularly prevalent in cities like Florence, Siena, and Bologna during the 13th and 14th centuries.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Bigio name was Guido Bigio, a Florentine merchant who lived in the late 13th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the wool trade and had business dealings with other Italian city-states.

In the 14th century, the Bigio family was well-established in Siena, where they held positions of influence and wealth. One notable member was Jacopo Bigio (c. 1320-1390), a wealthy banker and patron of the arts who commissioned several works of art for local churches.

As the Bigio name spread throughout Italy, various spelling variations emerged, such as Biggio, Biggione, and Bigioni. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciations.

One of the most famous bearers of the Bigio name was Giovanni Battista Bigio (1503-1565), a renowned architect and sculptor from Bologna. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in his hometown, including the Palazzo Malvezzi and the Palazzo dei Banchi.

Another notable figure was Girolamo Bigio (1542-1622), a Florentine painter and art teacher who worked in the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods. He was known for his religious works and portraits, some of which can still be seen in churches and museums in Florence.

In the 18th century, the Bigio family had a presence in the Venetian Republic, where they were involved in maritime trade and commerce. One member, Antonio Bigio (1712-1789), was a successful merchant and ship owner based in Venice.

Throughout history, the Bigio surname has been associated with various professions, including merchants, bankers, artists, and scholars. While the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it has since become a proud family name with a rich heritage in Italian culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bigio

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

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

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