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

Buglio, 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 Buglio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buglio in America

Buglio is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buglio surname appeared 165 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 Buglio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buglio 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 Buglio

The surname Buglio originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Calabria, which is located in the southern part of the country. The earliest records of this name date back to the 13th century.

Buglio is believed to be derived from the Latin word "bulla," which means a small knob or stud. It is possible that the name was initially given as a nickname to someone who had a prominent nose or a distinctive physical feature resembling a knob or stud.

In the 14th century, there are references to a family named Buglio in the chronicles of the town of Cosenza, located in the province of Calabria. This family was prominently involved in local politics and trade during that time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Buglio was Giovanni Buglio, a merchant who lived in the city of Reggio Calabria in the late 15th century. He is mentioned in several historical documents related to trade agreements and business transactions.

Another notable figure was Nicola Buglio, a renowned painter from the town of Catanzaro, who lived in the 16th century. His works can still be found in several churches and galleries across Calabria.

During the 17th century, the Buglio family expanded their influence, and several members held important positions in the clergy and local government. One such individual was Antonio Buglio (1620-1692), who served as the Archbishop of Reggio Calabria.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Buglio family migrated to the island of Sicily, where they established themselves in the city of Palermo. Vincenzo Buglio (1745-1812) was a prominent lawyer and judge who played a significant role in the legal system of the Kingdom of Sicily.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Buglio (1823-1892) was a well-known poet and writer from the town of Catanzaro. His works celebrated the beauty of his native Calabria and its rich cultural heritage.

While the Buglio surname is not as common today as it once was, it still maintains a strong presence in parts of southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Calabria and Sicily, where its origins can be traced back centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buglio

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

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

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