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

Gierbolini, 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 Gierbolini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gierbolini in America

Gierbolini is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gierbolini surname appeared 138 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 Gierbolini.

The history of the last name Gierbolini

The surname Gierbolini is believed to have originated in Italy, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Italian word "gierbo," which means "reed" or "bulrush," and the suffix "-ini," which indicates a diminutive form. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a place where reeds or bulrushes grew abundantly.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gierbolini can be found in the archives of the city of Siena, where a certain Guido Gierbolini was mentioned in a document dated 1287. This provides evidence that the name was already in use by the late 13th century in the Tuscan region of Italy.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name Gierbolini was Jacopo Gierbolini, a renowned painter and fresco artist from the city of Florence. His works can still be admired in several churches and monasteries throughout Tuscany.

During the Renaissance period, the Gierbolini family gained prominence in the city of Pisa. A certain Giovanni Gierbolini, born in 1492, was a respected scholar and humanist who contributed significantly to the cultural and intellectual life of the city.

In the 17th century, the name Gierbolini appeared in the records of the Vatican Archives, where a priest named Pietro Gierbolini served as a scribe and archivist for the Holy See.

Another notable figure with this surname was Giulio Gierbolini, a military commander who fought alongside the Venetian Republic during the Ottoman-Venetian Wars of the late 17th century. He was celebrated for his bravery and tactical skills in defending the Venetian territories in the Aegean Sea.

Throughout history, variations of the name Gierbolini have been documented, such as Gherbolini, Gierbellini, and Gerbollini, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic evolutions of the Italian language.

While the surname Gierbolini may not be among the most common in Italy today, its rich history and enduring presence in various regions of the country serve as a testament to the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gierbolini

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

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 Gierbolini 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.

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

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