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

Bobian, 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 Bobian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bobian in America

Bobian is the 52267th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bobian surname appeared 397 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 Bobian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bobian 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 Bobian

The surname Bobian is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of Piedmont and Lombardy. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "bobius," which was a personal name during the Roman era. This name is believed to have been a nickname or a shortened version of a longer Latin name, such as "Bovilius" or "Bovidius."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Bobian can be traced back to the 13th century, where it appeared in various medieval records and documents from the regions of Piedmont and Lombardy. One notable example is found in the records of the commune of Asti, where a certain "Guillelmus Bobianus" is mentioned in a document dated 1278.

In the 14th century, the surname Bobian began to spread beyond the northern Italian regions, appearing in records from other parts of Italy. For instance, a certain "Petrus Bobianus" is mentioned in a document from the city of Florence, dated 1348.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Bobian has undergone various spelling variations, such as Bobiani, Bobiann, and Bobyann. These variations were likely influenced by local dialects and regional pronunciations.

One notable individual with the surname Bobian was Giovanni Battista Bobian, a 16th-century Italian painter who was active in the city of Milan. He is best known for his religious works, including frescoes in several churches in and around Milan.

Another prominent figure with the surname Bobian was Carlo Bobian, an Italian architect who lived in the 17th century. He is credited with designing several notable buildings in the city of Turin, including the Chiesa di San Filippo Neri and the Palazzo Carignano.

In the 18th century, a certain Girolamo Bobian gained recognition as a scholar and writer. He was born in the town of Biella, Piedmont, in 1712 and authored several works on history and literature.

The 19th century saw the emergence of Antonio Bobian, an Italian politician and lawyer from the city of Genoa. He played a significant role in the Italian unification movement and served as a member of the Italian parliament in the latter half of the 19th century.

Lastly, in the early 20th century, Giuseppe Bobian was a renowned Italian sculptor from the city of Turin. He is best known for his monumental sculptures and public art installations, many of which can still be found in various cities across Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bobian

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

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

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