2000
#114,166
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 142
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Giambona
An Italian surname potentially derived from "buona" meaning "good" or "virtuous".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Giambona. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Giambona 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Giambona in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Giambona, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.0%) and Black (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Giambona
The surname Giambona originated in Sicily, a region located in the southern part of Italy. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the combination of the Italian words "giambo" and "bona," which roughly translates to "good leg" or "beautiful leg."
In its earliest form, the surname was likely spelled "Giambona" or variations like "Giambuna" or "Giambona." It is possible that the name was initially given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone who had a notable or attractive leg. However, the exact origin and reasoning behind the name remain uncertain.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Giambona can be found in the Sicilian archives from the 14th century. These records document individuals with the surname living in various towns and villages across the island, suggesting that the name had already established itself within the local population.
During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals bore the surname Giambona. One such figure was Antonino Giambona, a renowned painter from Palermo who lived between 1460 and 1528. His works, which often depicted religious themes, can still be found in churches and museums throughout Sicily.
Another prominent individual with the surname was Francesco Giambona, a Sicilian philosopher and theologian who lived from 1587 to 1663. He authored several influential works on metaphysics and was highly regarded for his contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time.
In the 18th century, Giuseppe Giambona, a Sicilian architect and engineer, gained recognition for his innovative designs and contributions to urban planning. He was responsible for the construction of several significant buildings and infrastructure projects in Palermo and other parts of Sicily between 1720 and 1790.
During the 19th century, Vincenzo Giambona, a lawyer and political activist from Messina, played a significant role in the Italian unification movement. He fought alongside Giuseppe Garibaldi and was instrumental in the efforts to unite the various regions of Italy under a single nation.
As the surname spread beyond Sicily, it also appeared in other parts of Italy and eventually around the world, carried by immigrants and their descendants. However, the majority of individuals bearing the surname Giambona can trace their roots back to the island of Sicily, where the name originated and has a rich historical legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Giambona
Among Census respondents with the surname Giambona, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.0%) and Black (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Giambona 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 Giambona surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.0% · 90
- Hispanic or Latino7.0% · 7
- Black or African American3.0% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Giambona
Giambona 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
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
-19 bearers (-13.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 22,283 places
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-23 bearers (-18.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 19,233 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #114,166 | 142 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | -19 bearers (-13.4%) | Down 22,283 places |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -23 bearers (-18.7%) | Down 19,233 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 Giambona 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 | #136,449 | #155,682 | -14.1% |
| Count | 123 | 100 | -18.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Giambona bearers went from 123 to 100 (-18.7% change). The surname moved down 19,233 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #155,682.
FAQ
Giambona surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Giambona?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Giambona. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Giambona?
Giambona ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 100 people with the surname Giambona. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Giambona.
Has Giambona become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Giambona went from 123 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 23 (-18.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Giambona?
Among Census respondents with the surname Giambona, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.0%) and Black (3.0%). 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 Giambona in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.0% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Giambona appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.0%), Hispanic (7.0%), Black (3.0%). 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 Giambona (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 Giambona mean?
An Italian surname potentially derived from "buona" meaning "good" or "virtuous". 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 Giambona (0.03 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 have the surname Giambona?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.