2000
#123,314
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Garbini
An Italian surname potentially derived from the occupation of sorting grains or pebbles.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Garbini. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Garbini 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Garbini in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Garbini, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.2%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Garbini
The surname Garbini is of Italian origin, originating from the region of Tuscany in central Italy. It is believed to have first emerged in the 13th century, derived from the Italian word "garbo," meaning grace, elegance, or courtesy.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Garbini can be traced back to the year 1284, when a certain Gherardo Garbini was mentioned in a legal document from the city of Florence. This document was part of the historical archives of the city, suggesting that the Garbini family was already well-established in the region at that time.
During the Renaissance period, the name Garbini gained prominence when Giovanni Garbini (1519-1588), a renowned Florentine sculptor and architect, became widely recognized for his contributions to the arts. His works can still be admired in various churches and palaces throughout Italy.
In the 17th century, the Garbini family expanded its influence beyond the borders of Tuscany. Records show that a branch of the family settled in the city of Naples, where they became influential merchants and traders. One notable member was Girolamo Garbini (1633-1701), a successful businessman and philanthropist who donated a significant portion of his wealth to the construction of a hospital in Naples.
The name Garbini also found its way into the literary world with the poet and philosopher Jacopo Garbini (1768-1836), who was born in the town of Livorno, Tuscany. His poetic works, which often explored themes of love and nature, were widely celebrated during his lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars of Italian literature.
Another prominent figure bearing the surname Garbini was Antonio Garbini (1891-1969), a renowned Italian archaeologist and Egyptologist. He made significant contributions to the understanding of ancient Egyptian culture through his excavations and research, and his findings are preserved in various museums around the world.
Throughout its history, the surname Garbini has been associated with individuals from diverse fields, including the arts, business, literature, and academia. While the name may have evolved slightly over time, its roots in the Tuscan region of Italy and its connection to the concept of grace and elegance have remained a consistent thread throughout its long and illustrious history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Garbini
Among Census respondents with the surname Garbini, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.2%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Garbini 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 Garbini surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.2% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino6.2% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Garbini
Garbini 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
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-19 bearers (-14.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 26,081 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+3 bearers (+2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,174 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #123,314 | 129 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | -19 bearers (-14.7%) | Down 26,081 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.7%) | Up 2,174 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 Garbini 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 | #149,395 | #147,221 | 1.5% |
| Count | 110 | 113 | 2.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Garbini bearers went from 110 to 113 (+2.7% change). The surname moved up 2,174 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #147,221.
FAQ
Garbini surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Garbini?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Garbini. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Garbini?
Garbini ranks #147,221 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 113 people with the surname Garbini. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), 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 Garbini.
Has Garbini become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Garbini went from 110 recorded bearers to 113. That is an increase of 3 (+2.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Garbini?
Among Census respondents with the surname Garbini, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.2%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%). 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 Garbini in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.2% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Garbini appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.2%), Hispanic (6.2%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.8%). 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 Garbini (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 Garbini mean?
An Italian surname potentially derived from the occupation of sorting grains or pebbles. 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 Garbini (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 Americans have the surname Garbini?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.