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

Bisono, 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 Bisono surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bisono in America

Bisono is the 29422nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bisono surname appeared 803 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 Bisono.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bisono 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 Bisono

The surname BISONO is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Italy during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. It is thought to have derived from the Italian word "bisonte," which means "bison" or "buffalo." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who lived near or worked with these animals.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name BISONO can be found in a document from the city of Bologna, dated 1324. This document mentions a certain "Giovanni Bisono," who was a landowner and farmer in the region. It is possible that this individual or his ancestors were involved in the raising or trading of bison or buffalo, which could explain the origin of the surname.

In the 15th century, the name BISONO appeared in several historical records from the town of Verona, indicating that the family had spread to different parts of northern Italy. One notable individual from this era was Bartolomeo Bisono (1427-1493), a respected merchant and banker who played a significant role in the city's economic affairs.

As the centuries passed, the name BISONO continued to be found in various regions of Italy, with some individuals achieving notable status. In the 16th century, there was a renowned painter named Girolamo Bisono (1504-1572) from the city of Venice, whose works can still be found in several Italian museums and churches.

Another prominent figure was Francesco Bisono (1634-1712), a theologian and scholar from Naples who authored several influential books on religious philosophy and ethics. His writings were widely studied and discussed in academic circles throughout Europe during the late 17th and early 18th centuries.

In more recent times, the name BISONO has been carried by individuals such as Giulio Bisono (1892-1965), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Chamber of Deputies from 1948 to 1958. Additionally, there was Mario Bisono (1920-2003), a celebrated Italian novelist and poet whose works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.

While these are just a few examples, the surname BISONO has a rich history spanning several centuries and regions of Italy. Its origins can be traced back to the medieval era, and it has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, merchants, artists, scholars, and political figures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bisono

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

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

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