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

Robare, 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 Robare surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Robare in America

Robare is the 30420th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Robare surname appeared 768 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 Robare.

We can also compare 2010 data for Robare 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 Robare

The surname ROBARE has its origins in Italy, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Italian verb "rubare," which means "to rob" or "to steal." This suggests that the name may have initially been given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was known for their thievery or pilfering ways.

In the early medieval period, surnames were often derived from occupations, physical characteristics, or personality traits. The name ROBARE likely emerged as a way to identify individuals involved in illicit activities or who had a reputation for being untrustworthy or dishonest.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ROBARE can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of medieval documents from the Lombard period in Italy, dating back to the 8th century. This suggests that the name was already in use during the early medieval era.

As the name spread across Italy, it underwent various spelling variations, including Robari, Robbare, and Robbare. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the evolution of the Italian language over time.

One notable figure associated with the surname ROBARE was Giacomo Robare, a 14th-century Italian merchant and financier from Florence. He was involved in various trade ventures and played a significant role in the economic affairs of the city-state.

Another historical figure bearing the ROBARE surname was Giovanni Robare, a 16th-century Italian sculptor and architect from Siena. He is best known for his work on the Duomo di Siena and the Palazzo Pubblico, where his intricate carvings and architectural designs can still be appreciated today.

In the 17th century, the name ROBARE appeared in the records of the Archivio di Stato di Firenze, which documented legal proceedings and property transactions in Florence. This suggests that the name was well-established among the local population.

Moving forward to the 18th century, there is record of a famous Italian author named Tommaso Robare, who wrote several works of fiction and poetry. His most notable work, "Il Mercante di Venezia," was a popular novel that explored the themes of love, betrayal, and redemption.

Finally, in the 19th century, the name ROBARE gained prominence with the birth of Giuseppe Robare, an Italian patriot and revolutionary who fought for the unification of Italy under the leadership of Giuseppe Garibaldi. He played a crucial role in the Italian Risorgimento movement and is remembered as a hero of Italian independence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Robare

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

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

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