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

Imbesi, 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 Imbesi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Imbesi in America

Imbesi is the 62359th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Imbesi surname appeared 321 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 Imbesi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Imbesi 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 Imbesi

The surname Imbesi originated in Sicily, an island in the Mediterranean Sea that is an autonomous region of Italy. Its roots can be traced back to the medieval period, and it is believed to derive from the Italian word "imbesi," which means "wealthy" or "prosperous."

The earliest known records of the name Imbesi date back to the 13th century, when it was documented in various administrative documents and legal proceedings within the region of Sicily. During this time, it was often associated with noble families or landowners who held significant wealth and influence.

One of the earliest documented examples of the name Imbesi can be found in a historical manuscript from the 14th century, which records a certain Guglielmo Imbesi, a prominent landowner and merchant from the city of Palermo. This document highlights his involvement in various trade negotiations and his influence within the local community.

In the 16th century, the Imbesi name gained further prominence with the birth of Vincenzo Imbesi (1536-1611), a renowned Sicilian jurist and legal scholar. He authored several influential works on civil and canon law, and his legal expertise was highly sought after by the local nobility and clergy.

Another notable figure bearing the Imbesi surname was Gabriele Imbesi (1702-1778), a Sicilian artist celebrated for his exquisite religious paintings and frescoes. His works can still be admired in various churches and monasteries throughout the island, showcasing his mastery of the Baroque style.

During the 19th century, the Imbesi name was closely associated with the town of Gangi, located in the province of Palermo. This small town, nestled in the Madonie Mountains, was home to several families bearing the Imbesi surname, some of whom played influential roles in the local community and politics.

Another prominent individual with the Imbesi surname was Francesco Imbesi (1821-1897), a Sicilian patriot and revolutionary who actively participated in the Risorgimento, the movement that led to the unification of Italy. He fought alongside Giuseppe Garibaldi and was later elected to the Italian parliament, representing the interests of his native Sicily.

While the Imbesi surname is deeply rooted in Sicilian history and culture, it has since spread to other regions of Italy and beyond, carried by families who migrated in search of new opportunities or due to political or economic circumstances.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Imbesi

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

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

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