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

Cirbo, 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 Cirbo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cirbo in America

Cirbo is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cirbo surname appeared 133 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 Cirbo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cirbo 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 Cirbo

The surname Cirbo has its origins in the southern Italian region of Calabria, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "cirbus," meaning "curled" or "twisted," potentially referring to a physical characteristic or occupation of the family's ancestors.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Cirbo name can be found in the parish records of the town of Reggio Calabria, where a family bearing this surname was documented in the late 1500s. This suggests that the name may have originated in or around this area, which was known for its rich agricultural traditions and winemaking.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Cirbo family appeared to have spread throughout the Calabrian region, with various branches establishing themselves in towns such as Catanzaro, Crotone, and Cosenza. The name was also found in records from neighboring regions like Basilicata and Puglia, indicating the family's migration patterns.

In the early 19th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Cirbo (1792-1868) emerged as a prominent lawyer and politician in the city of Reggio Calabria. He played a key role in the Italian unification movement and served as a member of the Piedmontese parliament during the reign of Victor Emmanuel II.

Another individual of note was the painter and sculptor Vincenzo Cirbo (1826-1894), who gained recognition for his religious artwork and contributions to the revival of Calabrian art and culture during the late 19th century.

Towards the end of the 19th century, the Cirbo name began to appear in records beyond Italy, likely due to emigration. For instance, a family bearing this surname was documented in the town of Menton, located in the French Riviera region, where they established a successful winemaking business.

In the early 20th century, a prominent architect named Ernesto Cirbo (1886-1958) made significant contributions to the urban landscape of Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he designed several notable buildings and public spaces.

As the Cirbo name spread across various regions and countries, it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Cirbo, Cirbu, and Cirba, reflecting local dialects and traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cirbo

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

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

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