2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Chibbaro
An Italian surname likely derived from the word "cibbare," meaning to nourish.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Chibbaro. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Chibbaro surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Chibbaro in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Chibbaro, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.1%) and Hispanic (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Chibbaro
The surname Chibbaro is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the regions of Campania and Basilicata in southern Italy. It is believed to have originated from the medieval Italian word "cibba," which referred to a small hamlet or village, suggesting that the name may have been derived from a place name.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Chibbaro surname can be found in the historic town records of Salerno, Campania, dating back to the 15th century. These records document a family of landowners bearing the name Chibbaro, indicating their presence in the region during that time period.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Chibbaro (1520-1592) was a prominent scholar and philosopher from the town of Lagonegro in Basilicata. He authored several works on classical philosophy and was renowned for his contributions to the intellectual discourse of the Renaissance era.
During the 17th century, the Chibbaro family expanded their presence beyond southern Italy. Historical records from the Vatican Archives mention a priest named Francesco Chibbaro (1635-1701), who served as a papal emissary to various European courts, demonstrating the family's reach and influence within the Catholic Church.
The 18th century saw the birth of Gaetano Chibbaro (1744-1818), a celebrated artist from Naples known for his exquisite frescoes adorning several churches and palaces throughout the Kingdom of Naples. His works are still admired today for their exceptional craftsmanship and artistic merit.
In the 19th century, the Chibbaro name gained further prominence with the emergence of Antonio Chibbaro (1823-1901), a prominent lawyer and statesman from Potenza, Basilicata. He played a crucial role in the unification of Italy and served as a member of the Italian Parliament, representing the interests of his region.
These examples illustrate the rich history and significance of the Chibbaro surname, which has been intertwined with the cultural and political landscapes of southern Italy for centuries. While the name's origins can be traced back to specific regions, its influence has extended far beyond its initial geographical boundaries, leaving an indelible mark on various aspects of Italian society throughout history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Chibbaro
Among Census respondents with the surname Chibbaro, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.1%) and Hispanic (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Chibbaro bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Chibbaro surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.5% · 98
- Two or more races7.1% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.7% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Chibbaro
Chibbaro appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+2 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,496 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 701 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.8%) | Down 7,496 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 701 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Chibbaro surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #147,253 | #147,954 | -0.5% |
| Count | 112 | 112 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Chibbaro bearers went from 112 to 112 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 701 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #147,954.
FAQ
Chibbaro surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Chibbaro?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Chibbaro. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Chibbaro?
Chibbaro ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Chibbaro. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Chibbaro.
Has Chibbaro become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Chibbaro went from 112 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Chibbaro?
Among Census respondents with the surname Chibbaro, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.1%) and Hispanic (2.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Chibbaro in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.5% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Chibbaro appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.5%), Two or More Races (7.1%), Hispanic (2.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Chibbaro (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Chibbaro mean?
An Italian surname likely derived from the word "cibbare," meaning to nourish. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Chibbaro (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Chibbaro?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.