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

Bufalino, 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 Bufalino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bufalino in America

Bufalino is the 76533rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bufalino surname appeared 251 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 Bufalino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bufalino 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 Bufalino

The surname Bufalino has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the late medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "bufalo," which means buffalo. The name likely originated in regions of Italy where buffalo were prominent, such as Sicily or regions known for their dairy and cheese production.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Bufalino can be found in a historical document from the 14th century in the city of Palermo, Sicily. This document mentions a family with the surname Bufalino, suggesting they may have been involved in the buffalo-related industries of the time.

During the Renaissance period, the name Bufalino appears in several records and manuscripts from various Italian cities. For instance, in the 15th century, a prominent artist named Giovanni Bufalino was commissioned to create frescoes in the Church of Santa Maria della Scala in Siena.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Nicolò Bufalino (1536-1612) was a renowned jurist and legal scholar from Padua. He authored several influential works on civil law and served as a professor at the University of Padua.

Another historical figure with the surname Bufalino was Giacomo Bufalino (1598-1668), a Sicilian painter and architect. He is known for his work on the Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi in Palermo, where he designed the church's façade and interior.

In the 18th century, the name Bufalino appears in connection with several noble families in various Italian regions. For example, the Bufalino family from Naples was recognized as part of the local nobility during this period.

During the 19th century, a notable figure named Giuseppe Bufalino (1788-1865) was a Sicilian politician and lawyer. He served as a member of the Sicilian Parliament and was known for his advocacy of liberal reforms and progressive ideals.

Throughout history, the surname Bufalino has been associated with various professions, including artists, scholars, lawyers, and politicians. While it originated as a name tied to buffalo-related industries, it has since evolved and spread across different regions of Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bufalino

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

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

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