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

LaBarbera, 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 LaBarbera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LaBarbera in America

LaBarbera is the 12115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LaBarbera surname appeared 2,573 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname LaBarbera.

We can also compare 2010 data for LaBarbera 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 LaBarbera

The surname LaBarbera is of Italian origin, specifically originating from the island of Sicily. It can be traced back to the 11th century during the Norman conquest of the region. The name is derived from the Italian words "la" meaning "the" and "barba" meaning "beard," suggesting that an early bearer of the name may have had a distinctive beard.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname LaBarbera can be found in the Sicilian town of Palermo in the 13th century. Historical records from this time show a family bearing the name LaBarbera living in the area. The surname was likely given as a descriptive nickname before becoming an inherited family name.

In the 14th century, the name LaBarbera appeared in records from the town of Messina, located on the northeastern tip of Sicily. This suggests that the surname had spread to other parts of the island by this time.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Pietro LaBarbera (1452-1521) was a renowned artist and sculptor from the city of Palermo. His works can still be seen in various churches and museums throughout Sicily.

In the 17th century, a man named Vincenzo LaBarbera (1619-1692) was a prominent lawyer and judge in the city of Catania. He played a significant role in shaping the legal system of the region during his time.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Giuseppe LaBarbera (1768-1834), who was a military leader and participated in the Napoleonic Wars. He served under the command of King Ferdinand IV of Naples and was recognized for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

In the 19th century, a man named Francesco LaBarbera (1812-1891) was a renowned poet and writer from the town of Trapani. His works were widely celebrated and contributed to the literary culture of Sicily during that time.

The surname LaBarbera can also be found in other Italian regions, such as Calabria and Campania, likely due to migration patterns over the centuries. However, its origins can be traced back to the island of Sicily, where it has a rich historical connection.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LaBarbera

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

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

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