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

Imburgia, 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 Imburgia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Imburgia in America

Imburgia is the 35537th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Imburgia surname appeared 633 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 Imburgia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Imburgia 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 Imburgia

The surname Imburgia originates from the Italian island of Sicily, and its roots can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "imburgia," which means "to pour" or "to pour into." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in professions related to pouring liquids, such as wine-making or olive oil production.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Imburgia can be found in the historic chronicles of the town of Palermo, where a certain Giovanni Imburgia was mentioned as a prominent landowner and viticulturist in the year 1376. In the 15th century, the name appears in several legal documents and property records from the region of Catania, indicating the family's presence and influence in that area.

During the Renaissance period, the Imburgia family gained prominence in the city of Messina, where they were involved in the trade of silk and spices. One notable figure from this era was Antonio Imburgia, a successful merchant and philanthropist who lived between 1498 and 1572. He was known for his generous contributions to the construction of churches and public buildings in Messina.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Imburgia family settled in the town of Grammichele, where they established themselves as landowners and agricultural entrepreneurs. One of their descendants, Giuseppe Imburgia (1723-1798), was a renowned botanist and horticulturist who authored several books on the cultivation of citrus fruits and the preservation of olive groves.

The 19th century saw the Imburgia family spread across various regions of Sicily and beyond. One of the most notable figures from this era was Maria Imburgia (1842-1914), a renowned poet and writer who was celebrated for her contributions to Sicilian literature and her advocacy for women's rights.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Imburgia has also been associated with various place names and variations in spelling. For instance, the town of Imburgia in the province of Catania was likely named after the family, and historical records show alternative spellings such as "Imborgia" and "Imburga."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Imburgia

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

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

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