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

Buffardi, 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 Buffardi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buffardi in America

Buffardi is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buffardi surname appeared 156 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 Buffardi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buffardi 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 Buffardi

The surname Buffardi is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the regions of Campania and Calabria in southern Italy. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

One possible origin of the name Buffardi lies in the Latin word "bovarius," which means "cowherd" or "oxherd." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, given to those who worked as cowherds or tended to cattle.

Another theory suggests that the name Buffardi could be derived from the Italian word "buffare," which means "to blow" or "to puff." This could indicate that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who had a tendency to blow or puff their cheeks.

In the 15th century, the name Buffardi appeared in various historical records and manuscripts from the regions of Campania and Calabria. One notable mention was in a land registry document from the town of Salerno in 1487, where a certain Giovanni Buffardi was listed as a landowner.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the surname Buffardi was Nicola Buffardi, a prominent merchant from the city of Naples, who lived during the late 16th century. He was known for his successful trading ventures in the Mediterranean region.

In the 17th century, a renowned artist named Gian Battista Buffardi (1603-1678) was born in the town of Massa Lubrense, near Naples. He was a skilled painter and fresco artist, with many of his works adorning churches and palaces throughout southern Italy.

Another notable figure was Antonio Buffardi (1713-1789), a philosopher and theologian from the city of Reggio Calabria. He was a respected scholar and author, whose writings on ethics and moral philosophy were widely influential during his time.

During the 19th century, a prominent lawyer and politician named Giuseppe Buffardi (1825-1902) hailed from the town of Acri in Calabria. He served as a member of the Italian parliament and was known for his advocacy of civil rights and social reforms.

Lastly, the 20th century saw the rise of Antonio Buffardi (1912-1988), a renowned sculptor from the city of Naples. His works, often depicting religious and mythological themes, can be found in various public spaces and museums throughout Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buffardi

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

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

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