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

Boffo, 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 Boffo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boffo in America

Boffo is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boffo surname appeared 146 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 Boffo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boffo 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 Boffo

The surname "BOFFO" is of Italian origin, emerging in the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "boffo," meaning "blowhard" or "boastful person." The name likely originated in the region of Tuscany, where the root word was commonly used in the local dialect.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the parish records of the city of Florence, dating back to 1593. An entry mentions a certain "Giovanni Boffo," a baker by trade, who resided in the San Lorenzo district.

In the 17th century, the name appears to have gained some prominence in the nearby town of Prato. A notable figure from this era was Bartolomeo Boffo (1620-1688), a skilled architect who contributed to the design of several churches and public buildings in the region.

During the 18th century, the Boffo family established itself in the city of Siena. Here, they were known for their involvement in the local wine trade. One member, Francesco Boffo (1735-1802), gained recognition as a respected vintner and philanthropist, having donated a substantial portion of his wealth to aid the city's poor.

As the 19th century dawned, the name began to spread beyond the borders of Tuscany. In 1824, a certain Giulio Boffo (1789-1862) was recorded as one of the first members of the family to settle in the city of Naples, where he worked as a successful merchant.

Another notable figure was Vincenzo Boffo (1867-1938), a renowned painter from the town of Certaldo, near Florence. His works, which often depicted scenes of rural life in Tuscany, can still be found in various art galleries across Italy.

While the surname "BOFFO" is not among the most common in Italy today, it maintains a rich history and connection to the region of Tuscany, where its roots can be traced back several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boffo

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

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

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