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

Lombana, 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 Lombana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lombana in America

Lombana is the 77788th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lombana surname appeared 246 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 Lombana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lombana 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 Lombana

The surname Lombana is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the northern region of Lombardy. The name is derived from the Italian word "Lombardo," which refers to someone from the Lombard region. The Lombards were a Germanic tribe that settled in northern Italy during the 6th century, and their influence can be seen in the language, culture, and names of the area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Lombana can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Cava de' Tirreni monastery in Campania, Italy. This codex contains a reference to a person named "Petrus Lombana" in the year 1150.

In the 14th century, a notable individual named Giovanni Lombana was a prominent merchant and banker in the city of Milan. He was involved in various business ventures and played a significant role in the economic and political affairs of the region.

During the Renaissance period, the surname Lombana was associated with several artists and intellectuals. Francesco Lombana (c. 1460-1533) was a celebrated sculptor and architect who worked on various projects in Milan and other cities in northern Italy. His works include the impressive façade of the Certosa di Pavia, a renowned monastery and church complex.

Another notable figure was Gian Battista Lombana (1516-1592), a humanist scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Padua. He wrote extensively on topics such as rhetoric, ethics, and classical literature, and his works were widely read and influential during his time.

In the 17th century, a family of architects and engineers from Lombardy made significant contributions to the development of infrastructure and public works in various parts of Italy. One of the most renowned members was Carlo Lombana (1634-1706), who oversaw the construction of several bridges, aqueducts, and fortifications in the cities of Naples and Turin.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Lombana has been associated with individuals from diverse fields, including art, literature, academia, and engineering. While the name has its roots in the Lombard region of Italy, it has spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lombana

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

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

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