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

Lubiano, 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 Lubiano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lubiano in America

Lubiano is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lubiano surname appeared 144 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 Lubiano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lubiano 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 Lubiano

The surname Lubiano is believed to have originated from Spain in the late medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "lubina," which refers to a type of sea bass fish. The name may have been initially given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone who was a fisherman or had some connection to fishing for sea bass.

The earliest known record of the Lubiano surname dates back to the 15th century in the region of Andalusia, southern Spain. It appeared in various municipal records and documents from towns and villages along the Mediterranean coastline. Some of the earliest spellings included Lubiano, Luviano, and Luvianu.

In the 16th century, the name Lubiano can be found in the records of the Inquisition in Spain. One notable individual was Juan Lubiano, who was born in Seville in 1543 and was a merchant accused of secretly practicing Judaism. He was eventually exonerated, but his case highlights the presence of the name during that time period.

As the Spanish Empire expanded across the Atlantic, the Lubiano surname spread to the Americas. One of the earliest recorded instances was Pedro Lubiano, who was born in Seville in 1608 and settled in what is now Mexico in the 1630s. He was a prominent landowner and rancher in the region.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Lubiano family established itself in Puerto Rico. Manuel Lubiano, born in Seville in 1721, was a military officer who served as the governor of San Juan from 1778 to 1783. He played a crucial role in strengthening the city's defenses during his tenure.

Another notable individual with the Lubiano surname was Mariano Lubiano, born in Cádiz, Spain, in 1792. He was a renowned painter and artist who studied under the famous Francisco Goya. Lubiano's works are exhibited in several museums across Spain and Europe.

In the 19th century, the Lubiano name appeared in various parts of Latin America, particularly in countries like Colombia, Venezuela, and Argentina. One prominent figure was José María Lubiano, born in Caracas, Venezuela, in 1825. He was a general in the Venezuelan army and played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence.

While the Lubiano surname is more prevalent in Spanish-speaking countries, it has also been documented in other parts of the world, likely due to migration and intermarriage. However, its origins can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula, specifically the region of Andalusia in southern Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lubiano

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

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

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