2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Labiosa
A toponymic surname derived from an Italian place name containing the Latin word labium meaning "lip".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Labiosa. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Labiosa surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Labiosa in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Labiosa, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 62.5%. The next largest groups are White (33.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Labiosa
The surname Labiosa originated in Italy, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. The name is derived from the Latin word "labiosus," which means "full-lipped" or "having prominent lips." It is believed that the name may have been given as a nickname or descriptive term to someone with this physical feature.
During the Middle Ages, surnames were often derived from physical characteristics, occupations, or places of origin. The name Labiosa likely emerged as a way to identify a particular family or individual within a community. It is possible that the name was initially used in a specific region of Italy, although the exact location is not certain.
One of the earliest documented references to the name Labiosa can be found in a Florentine manuscript from the late 13th century, which mentions a person named "Guido Labiosa." This suggests that the name was already in use during that time period in the Tuscan region of Italy.
In the 14th century, there are records of a family called Labiosa residing in the city of Siena. They were involved in the local wool trade, which was a major industry in the region during that era. A notable member of this family was Bartolomeo Labiosa, who served as a city councilor in Siena in the late 1300s.
As the name spread throughout Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as "Labiosi" and "Labioso." These variations likely occurred due to regional dialects and differences in pronunciation.
During the Renaissance period, a prominent figure with the surname Labiosa was Giovanni Labiosa, a painter and sculptor who lived in Rome in the 15th century. His works can still be found in various churches and museums in the city.
Another notable individual with the surname Labiosa was Alessandro Labiosa, a Venetian merchant and explorer who traveled extensively in the Middle East and Asia during the late 16th century. He kept detailed journals of his travels, which provide valuable insights into the cultural and economic landscape of that time.
In the 18th century, a family by the name of Labiosa settled in the city of Naples, where they established a successful business in the production of ceramics and pottery. One member of this family, Giuseppe Labiosa, became known for his intricate and ornate ceramic designs, which were highly sought after by collectors and nobility.
Over the centuries, the surname Labiosa has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, merchants, scholars, and professionals. While not a particularly common name, it has left its mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of Italy and beyond.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Labiosa
Among Census respondents with the surname Labiosa, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 62.5%. The next largest groups are White (33.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Labiosa bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Labiosa surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino62.5% · 75
- White33.3% · 40
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Labiosa
Labiosa appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-4 bearers (-3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 14,964 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+20 bearers (+20.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 18,926 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | -4 bearers (-3.8%) | Down 14,964 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +20 bearers (+20.0%) | Up 18,926 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Labiosa surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #160,975 | #142,049 | 11.8% |
| Count | 100 | 120 | 20.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 33.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Labiosa bearers went from 100 to 120 (+20.0% change). The surname moved up 18,926 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #142,049.
FAQ
Labiosa surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Labiosa?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Labiosa. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Labiosa?
Labiosa ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Labiosa. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Labiosa.
Has Labiosa become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Labiosa went from 100 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 20 (+20.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Labiosa?
Among Census respondents with the surname Labiosa, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 62.5%. The next largest groups are White (33.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Labiosa in the 2020 Census, accounting for 62.5% (75 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Labiosa appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (62.5%), White (33.3%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Labiosa (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Labiosa mean?
A toponymic surname derived from an Italian place name containing the Latin word labium meaning "lip". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Labiosa (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Labiosa?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Labiosa on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.