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

Delbusto, 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 Delbusto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Delbusto in America

Delbusto is the 89753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Delbusto surname appeared 206 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 Delbusto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Delbusto 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 Delbusto

The surname DELBUSTO has its origins in Italy, likely originating in the late medieval period around the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian words "del" meaning "of" or "from", and "busto" meaning "chest" or "torso". This suggests the name may have originally referred to someone who worked as a sculptor, artist, or craftsman dealing with busts or torso sculptures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a 1427 document from the city of Florence, where a certain Giovanni DELBUSTO is mentioned as a sculptor commissioned to create a bust of a local nobleman. Another early reference can be found in a 1509 census record from the town of Siena, listing a family with the surname DELBUSTO among the residents.

In the 16th century, the name DELBUSTO began appearing in other parts of Italy, with records showing individuals bearing the name in cities like Venice and Rome. One notable figure from this era was Antonio DELBUSTO (1532-1603), a Venetian sculptor renowned for his intricate marble busts and statues.

As the name spread throughout Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as DELBUSTOS, DELBUSTIS, and DELBUSTINO. In some cases, the name became associated with particular towns or regions, leading to localized spellings like DELBUSTODIFIRENZE (from Florence) or DELBUSTODISIENA (from Siena).

One of the most famous individuals with the surname DELBUSTO was Girolamo DELBUSTO (1554-1629), a prolific sculptor from Rome who created numerous busts and statues for churches and wealthy patrons across Italy. His works can still be seen in various museums and galleries today.

Another notable figure was Lorenzo DELBUSTO (1678-1742), a Florentine artist renowned for his intricate wood carvings and busts. He was commissioned by several noble families and religious institutions to create altarpieces, pulpits, and other decorative works.

In the 19th century, the name DELBUSTO gained prominence in the field of literature with the writer and poet Alessandra DELBUSTO (1812-1887) from Naples. Her romantic poetry and novels explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earning her a place among the literary greats of her time.

As the centuries passed, the surname DELBUSTO continued to be associated with artists, sculptors, and craftspeople, reflecting its origins as a name connected to the creation of busts and torso sculptures. While some branches of the family may have adopted different occupations over time, the name remains a reminder of the artistic legacy and cultural heritage of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Delbusto

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

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

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