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

Sbraccia, 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 Sbraccia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sbraccia in America

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

The Sbraccia 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 Sbraccia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sbraccia 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 Sbraccia

The surname SBRACCIA is of Italian origin, originating in the regions of Lazio and Tuscany around the 13th century. It is derived from the Italian verb "sbracciare," which means "to bare one's arms." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who habitually wore sleeveless garments or worked in a profession that required the frequent baring of their arms.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from the city of Siena in 1287, where a certain "Iacopo Sbraccia" is mentioned. In the 14th century, the name appears in various records from the towns of Perugia and Orvieto, indicating its spread across central Italy during that time.

In the late 15th century, a nobleman named Giovanni Sbraccia (1452-1518) from the town of Todi was noted for his military exploits in the service of the Papal States. His descendant, Stefano Sbraccia (1589-1662), was a renowned architect and sculptor who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in Rome.

Another notable figure was Vincenzo Sbraccia (1672-1748), a Jesuit priest and mathematician who authored several works on geometry and astronomy. His treatise on conic sections, "Trattato delle Sezioni Coniche," published in 1726, was highly influential in academic circles at the time.

In the 19th century, the name gained some prominence in the arts. Antonio Sbraccia (1810-1875) was a painter from the town of Foligno, known for his religious works and portraits. His contemporary, Raffaele Sbraccia (1818-1887), was a composer and conductor who served as the director of the prestigious Santa Cecilia Academy in Rome.

Another notable individual was Giuseppe Sbraccia (1865-1932), a lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was a vocal advocate for workers' rights and social reforms.

While the name SBRACCIA may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and connections to various notable figures from different fields serve as a testament to its enduring legacy within Italian culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sbraccia

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

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

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