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

Mobilia, 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 Mobilia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mobilia in America

Mobilia is the 66754th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mobilia surname appeared 296 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 Mobilia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mobilia 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 Mobilia

The surname Mobilia is of Italian origin and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "mobilia," which means "movable goods" or "furniture." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a person who made or sold furniture or other household goods.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Mobilia can be found in various Italian documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. For example, a certain Guglielmo Mobilia is mentioned in the records of the city of Genoa in 1289. The name also appears in some legal documents from the Republic of Venice during the same period.

In the 15th century, the surname Mobilia is recorded in several parts of Italy, including Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. One notable bearer of the name was Pietro Mobilia, a merchant from Florence who lived between 1435 and 1498. He is mentioned in several documents related to trade and business dealings in the city.

As the name spread across Italy, various spelling variations emerged, such as Mobili, Mobilio, and Mobigli. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

During the Renaissance period, the surname Mobilia was also associated with several artists and intellectuals. One example is Girolamo Mobilia (1525-1592), a painter from Bologna who was known for his religious works and frescoes adorning various churches in the city.

In the 18th century, the Mobilia family gained prominence in the Kingdom of Naples, where they held several noble titles and estates. One prominent member was Ferdinando Mobilia (1723-1797), a military officer and landowner who served in the Neapolitan army during the reign of King Ferdinand IV.

Another notable figure was Giulio Mobilia (1839-1918), a lawyer and politician from Sicily who served as a member of the Italian parliament in the late 19th century. He was known for his advocacy of workers' rights and social reforms.

As the centuries passed, the surname Mobilia became widely dispersed throughout Italy and beyond, with bearers of the name contributing to various fields, including art, literature, and academia. However, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period and its association with the trade and production of household goods and furniture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mobilia

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

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

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