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

Imbriale, 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 Imbriale surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Imbriale in America

Imbriale is the 79075th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Imbriale surname appeared 241 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 Imbriale.

We can also compare 2010 data for Imbriale 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 Imbriale

The surname Imbriale has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Campania and Calabria. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "imbriaco," which means "drunk" or "intoxicated." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who had a reputation for excessive drinking or drunken behavior.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Imbriale can be traced back to the 16th century in various historical documents and records from the region. One notable example is a mention of a certain Francesco Imbriale in a land registry from the town of Scalea, Calabria, dated 1564.

In the 17th century, the name appears in several church records and census documents from the towns of Vallo della Lucania and Agropoli in the province of Salerno, Campania. This suggests that the name was well-established in these areas during this time period.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Imbriale was Giovan Battista Imbriale, a painter from Naples who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His works can still be found in various churches and galleries throughout the region.

Another notable figure was Francesco Imbriale, a lawyer and scholar from Cosenza, Calabria, who lived in the 18th century. He was renowned for his extensive knowledge of Canon law and his writings on the subject.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Imbriale, a politician and lawyer from Salerno, played a significant role in the unification of Italy under the leadership of Giuseppe Garibaldi. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was a staunch advocate for the rights of the southern Italian regions.

Towards the end of the 19th century, Vittorio Imbriani, a literary critic and scholar from Naples, gained prominence for his contributions to the study of Italian literature and folklore. He was instrumental in reviving interest in the works of the Neapolitan playwright Giambattista Basile.

In more recent times, Vito Imbriale, a businessman and philanthropist from Calabria, made significant contributions to the development of his hometown, Scalea. He funded the construction of several public buildings and infrastructure projects in the area.

While the surname Imbriale may have originated as a nickname, it has evolved over the centuries to become a respected family name with a rich history and cultural significance in southern Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Imbriale

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

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

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