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

Billini, 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 Billini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Billini in America

Billini is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Billini surname appeared 102 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 Billini.

The history of the last name Billini

The surname BILLINI is of Italian origin, emerging in the late 15th century from the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "billino," meaning a small ornamental stick or rod, which was likely an occupational name for someone who crafted such items.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BILLINI can be found in a 1492 census record from the town of Siena, which lists a family headed by a man named Guido BILLINI. This suggests the name had already become established in Tuscany by the late medieval period.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various legal documents and church records across Tuscany, indicating its continued presence in the region. A notable bearer of the name was Lorenzo BILLINI, a renowned painter and fresco artist who lived from 1524 to 1592 and is known for his works in several churches in Florence.

As the BILLINI family spread throughout Italy over the centuries, the name underwent some variations in spelling, such as BILLINO and BILLINA. These alternative spellings can be found in records from the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly in the regions of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna.

One of the most prominent figures with the BILLINI surname was Giuseppe BILLINI, an Italian writer and philosopher who lived from 1771 to 1844. He was born in Modena and is best known for his works on ethics and political theory, including his influential treatise "Della Felicità Nazionale" (On National Happiness).

In the 19th century, the BILLINI name also gained recognition in the field of science. Antonio BILLINI (1829-1901) was a renowned Italian botanist and professor at the University of Pisa, known for his contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and classification.

Another notable bearer of the BILLINI surname was Ettore BILLINI (1865-1939), an Italian architect who designed several notable buildings in Rome and Naples, including the Palazzo delle Esposizioni and the Galleria Umberto I.

While the BILLINI name has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration. However, its origins and historical significance remain closely tied to its Italian heritage, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Billini

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

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 Billini 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.

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

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