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

Liburdi, 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 Liburdi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Liburdi in America

Liburdi is the 73666th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Liburdi surname appeared 263 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 Liburdi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Liburdi 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 Liburdi

The surname Liburdi is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Calabria in southern Italy. It is thought to derive from the Latin word "liber," which means "book" or "free," suggesting a connection to the literate class or those who were free citizens in ancient times.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Liburdi can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Regni Siciliae, a collection of documents from the medieval Kingdom of Sicily, dating back to the 12th century. The name appears as "Liburdi" in these records, indicating its presence in the region during that era.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Liburdi is mentioned in the historical records of the city of Reggio Calabria. He was a prominent landowner and held influential positions within the local community during that time period.

The name Liburdi has also been associated with the town of Librizzi in the province of Messina, Sicily. It is possible that the surname may have derived from this place name, which itself has roots in the Latin word "liber," further reinforcing the connection to the concept of books or freedom.

Throughout the centuries, several individuals with the surname Liburdi have left their mark in various fields. For example, Francesco Liburdi (1564-1633) was a renowned Italian painter and sculptor from Calabria, known for his works in churches and palaces across southern Italy.

Another notable figure was Antonio Liburdi (1718-1793), a philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Naples and authored several treatises on religious and philosophical subjects.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Liburdi (1836-1912) was a prominent Italian politician and lawyer from Calabria, serving as a member of the Italian parliament and advocating for the rights of marginalized communities.

Furthermore, the name Liburdi has been associated with various localities in southern Italy, such as the town of Liburdi in the province of Reggio Calabria, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

While the precise origin of the surname Liburdi remains shrouded in the mists of history, its connection to the Latin word "liber" and its prevalence in the regions of Calabria and Sicily suggest a rich cultural heritage and a longstanding presence in southern Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Liburdi

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

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

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