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

Gibian, 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 Gibian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gibian in America

Gibian is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gibian surname appeared 148 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 Gibian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gibian 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 Gibian

The surname GIBIAN has its origins in the Middle Ages, believed to have emerged in the region of present-day northern Italy. It is likely derived from the Italian word "gibbone," meaning "hunchback" or "hunchbacked person." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname referring to an individual's physical appearance or posture.

One of the earliest known mentions of the GIBIAN surname can be found in the records of the city of Genoa, dating back to the late 13th century. A merchant named Guido GIBIAN is recorded in a trade document from the year 1287. This provides evidence that the name was already established and in use during this time period.

In the 15th century, the GIBIAN name appears in the annals of the city of Florence. A notable figure was Francesco GIBIAN, a wealthy banker and financier who lived from 1422 to 1498. His influence and success in the banking industry contributed to the family's prominence in the region.

As the centuries passed, the GIBIAN name spread across Italy and beyond. In the late 16th century, a branch of the family settled in the island of Corsica, where they established themselves as landowners and local nobility. One prominent member was Tomaso GIBIAN (1553-1621), a military commander who served in the Corsican resistance against Genoese rule.

The GIBIAN surname also found its way to the New World during the era of European exploration and colonization. In the early 17th century, a man named Pietro GIBIAN (1592-1665) left his hometown of Naples and settled in the Spanish colony of Santo Domingo, where he worked as a merchant and trader.

Another notable figure was the Italian artist and painter Giovanni GIBIAN (1668-1734), whose works can be found in several churches and galleries across Italy. His masterpiece, "The Assumption of the Virgin," hangs in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome.

While the GIBIAN surname may have originated from a descriptive term, it has since evolved to represent a rich history and lineage spanning centuries and continents. Its presence in historical records and the achievements of individuals who bore this name reflect its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gibian

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

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

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