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

Probasco, 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 Probasco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Probasco in America

Probasco is the 23432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Probasco surname appeared 1,085 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 Probasco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Probasco 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 Probasco

The surname Probasco has its origins in Italy, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the town of Probasco, located in the Calabria region of southern Italy. The name itself is derived from the Latin word "proboscis," meaning "elephant's trunk."

In the early days, the name was spelled in various ways, such as Probascho, Probascio, and Probasko. It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who had a long, protruding nose or who worked with elephants in some capacity.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Probasco can be found in the Calabrian town records from the late 1500s. These records document a family by the name of Probasco residing in the area.

In the 17th century, the name began to spread across Italy and eventually to other parts of Europe. A notable figure from this time period was Giovanni Probasco, a renowned artist born in Naples in 1625. He was known for his intricate sculptures and paintings depicting religious scenes.

As the name traveled, it underwent various spelling changes and adaptations. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in Spain, where the name was spelled Probasca. One notable member of this branch was Enrique Probasca, a military officer who fought in the Spanish War of Independence against Napoleon's forces in the early 1800s.

The 19th century saw the name Probasco spread to the Americas, particularly to the United States. One of the earliest known immigrants with this surname was Pietro Probasco, who arrived in New York City from Naples in 1842. He went on to establish a successful import-export business.

Another notable figure from this period was Emily Probasco, an American author and poet born in 1858 in Ohio. She published several collections of poetry and was highly regarded for her work.

As the centuries passed, the name Probasco continued to be carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, businesspeople, and military personnel. Despite its relatively rare occurrence, the name has left its mark on history, reflecting its unique origins and the diverse paths taken by those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Probasco

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

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

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