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

Imbruglia, 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 Imbruglia surname is from the 2000 census data.

Popularity of Imbruglia in America

Imbruglia is the 148244th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Imbruglia surname appeared 102 times in the 2000 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Imbruglia.

The history of the last name Imbruglia

The surname Imbruglia has its origins in Italy, specifically from the southern regions such as Calabria and Sicily. The name appears to be of Italian origin, deriving from the old Italian word “imbrugliare,” which means "to entangle" or "to complicate." This root suggests that the name might have originally been a nickname for someone known for their intricate or complicated mannerisms.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Imbruglia can be traced back to the 16th century in southern Italian registries. Documents from the town of Reggio Calabria, dating back to the late 1500s, feature a Giovanni Imbruglia who was noted for his contributions to local agriculture. Giovanni's record is one of the earliest instances where the surname appears in written form.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the surname Imbruglia began to spread through various parts of southern Italy. Another notable figure is Marco Imbruglia, a merchant in Naples during the early 1700s, whose business dealings were documented in trade records and tax registries from the period. Marco's involvement in commerce helped to root the name in urban areas, as it diverged from its rural origins.

By the 19th century, members of the Imbruglia family had emigrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas, particularly during the great waves of Italian immigration. Francesco Imbruglia, born in 1823 in Calabria, relocated to Argentina in 1862, where he became known as a pioneer in viticulture and contributed significantly to the development of the wine industry in the Mendoza region.

In more contemporary history, the surname gained international recognition through famous individuals such as Natalie Imbruglia, born in 1975. Natalie is an Australian-British singer-songwriter and actress best known for her hit song "Torn," which brought attention to the surname outside its traditional Italian context. Her career in the late 1990s and early 2000s led to a broader awareness of the name.

Other historical records mention Alfonso Imbruglia, born in 1895, who was an Italian soldier noted for his bravery during World War I. His name appears in military records and honors lists, recounting his service and sacrifice on the battlefield.

Throughout history, the surname Imbruglia has appeared in various forms and spellings, influenced by the dialects and linguistic evolutions of the regions where it was used. Though predominantly Italian, variations such as Imbruglia and Embruglia can also be found in historical documents, pointing to the name's adaptability. These variations typically arose from transcription errors or local dialectal influences.

The Imbruglia surname, though specific in origin, has a storied past marked by agriculture, commerce, migration, and modern entertainment, reflecting the dynamic history of Italian surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Imbruglia

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

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 2000 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Imbruglia 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 Imbruglia was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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