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

Robba, 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 Robba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Robba in America

Robba is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Robba surname appeared 112 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 Robba.

We can also compare 2010 data for Robba 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 Robba

The surname ROBBA has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the 12th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old Italian word "robba," meaning "goods" or "possessions," indicating that the first bearers of this surname may have been merchants or traders dealing in various goods.

ROBBA is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Venice and Genoa, where maritime trade flourished during the Middle Ages. Some of the earliest known records of this surname can be found in the archives of these cities, documenting the activities of merchants and traders with this name.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname ROBBA was Giovanni Robba, a Genoese merchant who lived in the late 13th century. His name appears in several records related to trade agreements and transactions with other Italian cities and regions.

Another notable figure was Battista Robba, a sculptor from the town of Massagno, near Venice, who lived from 1553 to 1626. He was renowned for his work in marble and bronze, with several of his sculptures adorning churches and public spaces throughout Italy.

In the 16th century, the ROBBA family expanded their reach beyond Italy, with some members settling in other parts of Europe, including Spain and France. One such individual was Antonio Robba, who was born in Genoa in 1551 and later became a successful merchant in Seville, Spain.

The surname ROBBA also gained prominence in the world of literature, with the Italian poet and writer Sebastiano Robba, who lived from 1659 to 1736. He was known for his lyrical works and was a member of several literary academies in his native Genoa.

Over the centuries, the ROBBA surname underwent various spelling variations, including Roba, Robba, and Robbio. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local naming traditions, but they all traced their roots back to the original Italian form.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Robba

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

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

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