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

Delbono, 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 Delbono surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Delbono in America

Delbono is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Delbono surname appeared 163 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 Delbono.

We can also compare 2010 data for Delbono 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 Delbono

The surname Delbono has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian phrase "del buono," which translates to "of the good" or "of the virtuous."

This surname is closely associated with the noble families of Genoa and Milan, where it was initially prominent. Historical records indicate that members of the Delbono family held influential positions and owned substantial estates in these regions during the Renaissance era.

One of the earliest known references to the name Delbono can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico della Repubblica di Genova," a collection of diplomatic documents from the Republic of Genoa, dated to the 14th century. This suggests the surname's deep roots in the Genoese aristocracy.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the name Delbono was Bartolomeo Delbono (1440-1512), a prominent Genoese merchant and diplomat who played a crucial role in mediating disputes between the Republic of Genoa and other Italian city-states.

Another significant individual with this surname was Giovanni Battista Delbono (1554-1624), a renowned architect and engineer from Milan. He is credited with designing several notable structures, including the Church of San Fedele in Milan and the Palazzo del Giardino in Parma.

During the 17th century, the Delbono family expanded their influence beyond Italy. One prominent member was Antonio Delbono (1620-1692), a Spanish military commander who served in the Spanish Habsburg monarchy and participated in various campaigns during the Franco-Spanish War.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Delbono (1802-1876) was a celebrated Italian painter and sculptor, known for his works in the Neoclassical style. He was commissioned to create sculptures for various churches and public spaces in Milan and other Italian cities.

Another notable figure was Carlo Delbono (1856-1924), an Italian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and held influential positions in the government during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Throughout its history, the surname Delbono has been associated with various place names and variations in spelling, including Delbuono, Delbon, and Delbun, reflecting the regional linguistic differences within Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Delbono

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

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

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