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

Jebbia, 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 Jebbia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jebbia in America

Jebbia is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jebbia surname appeared 104 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 Jebbia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jebbia 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 Jebbia

The surname JEBBIA is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Sicily. The name is thought to have derived from the Arabic word "jebel," meaning "mountain," which suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived in or near mountainous areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the JEBBIA surname can be traced back to the 13th century in a document from the city of Palermo, Sicily. This document mentions a certain Guglielmo JEBBIA, who was a landowner in the area. It is possible that the name was originally spelled with variations like "Gebbia" or "Giebbia" due to the influence of local dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the JEBBIA name appears in several historical records from various towns and villages in Sicily, indicating that the family had spread across the island. One notable mention is that of Francesco JEBBIA, a merchant from the town of Trapani, who was involved in trade with other Mediterranean regions in the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the JEBBIA family gained prominence in the city of Messina, where several members held positions of importance within the local government and the church. One such individual was Girolamo JEBBIA, born in 1542, who served as a magistrate and played a crucial role in resolving disputes between the city and the Spanish authorities during the turbulent period of Spanish rule in Sicily.

As the centuries passed, the JEBBIA name continued to spread across Italy and beyond. One notable figure was Giuseppe JEBBIA, born in 1784 in Naples, who was a renowned poet and playwright during the Neapolitan Romantic movement. His works, which often explored themes of love and nature, were widely acclaimed and contributed to the cultural renaissance of the time.

Another significant individual bearing the JEBBIA surname was Maria JEBBIA, born in 1845 in Genoa. She was a pioneering educator who founded one of the first schools for girls in Italy, advocating for equal educational opportunities for women at a time when such ideas were still controversial.

Throughout history, the JEBBIA name has been associated with various professions and achievements, from landowners and merchants to artists, educators, and public servants. While the name may have originated in Sicily, it has since spread to other parts of Italy and even beyond, leaving a lasting legacy in the diverse tapestry of Italian heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jebbia

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

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

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