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

Jimbo, 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 Jimbo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jimbo in America

Jimbo is the 75069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jimbo surname appeared 257 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 Jimbo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jimbo 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 Jimbo

The surname Jimbo is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany, during the late medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "gimbo," which translates to "lame" or "crooked," suggesting that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone with a physical disability or deformity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jimbo can be found in a 14th-century document from the city of Florence, where a man named Giovanni Jimbo is mentioned as a witness in a legal dispute. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, the Jimbo family was prominent in the town of Siena, where several members held positions of influence within the local government and the Sienese Republic. Notable figures from this era include Matteo Jimbo (1420-1487), a successful merchant and banker, and Giulia Jimbo (1445-1512), a renowned painter and patron of the arts.

As the Jimbo family's wealth and influence grew, they established branches in other parts of Italy, including Rome and Naples. In the 16th century, a branch of the family settled in the Kingdom of Sicily, where they became involved in the island's thriving maritime trade.

One of the most distinguished members of the Sicilian branch was Vincenzo Jimbo (1567-1631), a renowned navigator and explorer who sailed for the Spanish Crown. He is credited with being one of the first Europeans to map parts of the Pacific Ocean and establish trade routes to the Philippines.

In the 17th century, the Jimbo name appeared in various records from the Papal States, including the Vatican Archives. One notable individual from this period was Cardinal Girolamo Jimbo (1638-1712), who played a significant role in the Catholic Church's diplomatic relations with other European nations.

As the Jimbo family continued to spread across Italy and beyond, the name took on various spellings and regional variations, such as Gimbo, Gimbò, and Jimbu. However, the core meaning and origin of the surname remained rooted in its Tuscan beginnings.

Throughout its history, the Jimbo surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, artists, clergymen, and explorers. While not as widespread as some other Italian surnames, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage and diverse experiences of those who have carried it through the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jimbo

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

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

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