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

Imbo, 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 Imbo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Imbo in America

Imbo is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Imbo surname appeared 112 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 Imbo.

The history of the last name Imbo

The surname Imbo is believed to have originated in Italy during the late Middle Ages, sometime around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to have derived from the Italian word "imbolato," which means "stuffed" or "padded," possibly referring to a person's occupation or physical characteristics.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Imbo can be found in the historical records of the city of Genoa, where a merchant named Giovanni Imbo is mentioned in a trade document dated 1387. In the 15th century, the name appears in the archives of the city of Venice, where a member of the Imbo family served as a diplomat.

The Imbo surname seems to have been concentrated primarily in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Genoa, Venice, and Milan. There are also records of the name in the regions of Piedmont and Lombardy, although it appears to have been less common there.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Antonio Imbo (1523-1592) was a renowned painter and sculptor from the city of Genoa. His works can be found in several churches and museums throughout Italy.

During the Renaissance period, the Imbo family gained some prominence in the city of Venice. Girolamo Imbo (1490-1556) was a successful merchant and banker who financed several important trading expeditions to the East.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Imbo family relocated to the island of Sicily, where they became involved in the production of wine and olive oil. One member, Giuseppe Imbo (1624-1697), was a respected viticulturist and is credited with introducing several new grape varieties to the region.

Another notable figure with the Imbo surname was Marcello Imbo (1678-1746), a military officer who served in the Venetian army during the War of the Spanish Succession. He was awarded several honors for his bravery in battle.

Towards the end of the 18th century, a philosopher and writer named Cesare Imbo (1754-1815) gained recognition for his works on ethics and political theory. He was a vocal supporter of the ideals of the French Revolution and advocated for social and political reforms in Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Imbo

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

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

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