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

Romba, 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 Romba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Romba in America

Romba is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Romba surname appeared 117 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 Romba.

We can also compare 2010 data for Romba 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 Romba

The surname Romba has its origins in Italy, believed to have emerged during the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "rombare," which means "to rumble" or "to roar," potentially referring to someone who lived near a waterfall or a loud, rushing river.

One of the earliest known records of the name Romba can be found in a manuscript from the city of Siena, dated around 1250. This document mentions a merchant named Giovanni Romba, suggesting that the name was already established in the region by that time.

During the 14th century, variations of the name, such as Rombaldi and Rombetti, appeared in various historical documents from the Tuscan region of Italy. These spellings may have been adopted by different branches of the family or could indicate regional dialectal differences.

In the late 15th century, a prominent figure named Roberto Romba (1452-1524) was a renowned artist and sculptor based in Florence. He is best known for his intricate marble carvings that adorned several churches and public buildings in the city.

Another notable bearer of the name was Giacomo Romba (1578-1648), a scholar and philosopher from Verona. He wrote several influential treatises on logic and metaphysics, which were widely studied in universities across Europe.

Moving into the 17th century, the Romba family established a strong presence in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. One member, Giulia Romba (1612-1692), became a respected landowner and philanthropist, known for her generous support of local orphanages and hospitals.

In the 19th century, the name Romba gained recognition in the world of literature with the writer and poet Giuseppe Romba (1825-1891). His collection of romantic poetry, titled "Canti d'Amore" (Songs of Love), gained widespread acclaim and established him as a prominent figure in the Italian literary scene of that era.

Throughout its history, the surname Romba has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, landowners, and writers. While its origins may be rooted in the Italian countryside, the name has left an indelible mark across multiple regions and disciplines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Romba

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

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

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