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

Gibo, 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 Gibo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gibo in America

Gibo is the 77522nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gibo surname appeared 247 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 Gibo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gibo 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 Gibo

The surname GIBO is believed to have originated in Italy, with the earliest known records dating back to the 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "gibbo," meaning "hunchback" or "crooked," suggesting that the name may have originally been a descriptive nickname given to someone with a physical deformity or distinctive posture.

One of the earliest known references to the name GIBO can be found in a historical document from the city of Genoa, dated 1387. This record mentions a man named Giovanni GIBO, who was a merchant and trader in the city. Another early reference comes from a 15th-century manuscript from the Venetian Republic, which lists a family by the name of GIBO residing in the city of Venice.

In the 16th century, the name GIBO appears to have spread beyond Italy, with records showing individuals bearing this surname in various parts of Europe. One notable example is Antonio GIBO, a Spanish soldier born in 1525, who served in the Spanish army during the Italian Wars and the Dutch Revolt.

As the name spread, different spellings and variations emerged, such as Gibo, Gibbo, and Gibbons. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and language adaptations. For instance, in England, the surname Gibbons became more common, possibly due to the influence of the English word "gibbon," referring to a small ape.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname GIBO. One was Giovanni Battista GIBO, an Italian painter born in 1612 in Genoa, who was renowned for his religious artwork and frescoes adorning various churches in Italy. Another was Girolamo GIBO, a 17th-century Italian architect and engineer from Naples, known for his contributions to the design and construction of fortifications and military structures.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the surname GIBO was Francesco GIBO, an Italian politician and lawyer born in 1823 in Naples. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was known for his advocacy of liberal reforms and Italian unification.

Another notable GIBO was Edmondo GIBO, an Italian writer and journalist born in 1877 in Rome. He was a prolific author of novels, short stories, and articles, and his works often explored themes of social injustice and the struggles of the working class in Italy.

While the surname GIBO may not be as common today as it once was, its history and origins reflect the rich cultural tapestry of Italy and the diverse backgrounds from which surnames emerged. The name serves as a reminder of the unique stories and experiences woven into the fabric of family names.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gibo

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

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

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