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

Carbuccia, 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 Carbuccia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carbuccia in America

Carbuccia is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carbuccia surname appeared 173 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 Carbuccia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carbuccia 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 Carbuccia

The surname Carbuccia has its origins in Italy, emerging during the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "carbone," meaning charcoal or coal, suggesting a connection to those who worked as charcoal burners or in related trades.

Historically, the name was prevalent in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, particularly in areas known for their forested landscapes and charcoal production. Early records reveal variations in spelling, such as Carbuccia, Carbuccia, and Carbucci, reflecting the fluid nature of surnames during that era.

One of the earliest known references to the name Carbuccia can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of Lombard charters and documents from the 8th to the 12th centuries. This manuscript mentions a certain "Petrus Carbuccia" in a land transaction from the year 1187.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the name Carbuccia was Guido Carbuccia, a renowned poet and philosopher from Florence, Italy, who lived from 1230 to 1292. His literary works and philosophical treatises contributed to the intellectual landscape of the time.

Another notable individual was Antonio Carbuccia, a skilled architect and engineer who lived in the 15th century (1435-1498). He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and structures in the city of Bologna, including the Palazzo Comunale.

During the Renaissance period, the Carbuccia family produced several artists and artisans, including Giovanni Carbuccia (1550-1617), a celebrated sculptor from Emilia-Romagna, known for his intricate marble and stone carvings adorning churches and public buildings.

In the realm of literature, the name Carbuccia is associated with Girolamo Carbuccia (1675-1743), a renowned poet and playwright from Tuscany, whose works were celebrated for their wit and social commentary.

Over the centuries, the Carbuccia surname has spread beyond its Italian roots, with descendants carrying the name to various parts of Europe and the Americas, contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural diversity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carbuccia

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

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

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