2000
#134,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Sgobbo
An Italian surname likely derived from the dialectal term "sgobbo" meaning "hunchbacked" or "bent over".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Sgobbo. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sgobbo surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Sgobbo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sgobbo, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sgobbo
The surname SGOBBO has its origins in Italy, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the region of Calabria, located in the southern part of the Italian peninsula. The name is derived from the Italian word "sgobbo," which means "hunchback" or "hunched over."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the SGOBBO surname can be found in a document from the 14th century, which mentions a landowner named Pietro SGOBBO in the town of Cosenza, Calabria. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by that time.
During the Renaissance period, the SGOBBO name appeared in various historical records and manuscripts throughout Southern Italy. In the 16th century, a notable figure named Vincenzo SGOBBO was a respected artist and sculptor, known for his intricate woodcarvings in churches and cathedrals across Calabria.
In the 18th century, the SGOBBO family played a significant role in the political and social life of Cosenza. Francesco SGOBBO (1712-1786) was a prominent lawyer and judge, while his son, Giuseppe SGOBBO (1745-1820), served as the mayor of Cosenza for several years.
As the SGOBBO surname spread throughout Italy, it also made its way to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. One notable figure was Antonio SGOBBO (1865-1942), an Italian-born architect who immigrated to Argentina in the late 19th century and designed several important buildings in Buenos Aires.
Another notable individual with the SGOBBO surname was Maria SGOBBO (1904-1981), a renowned Italian writer and poet who was born in Calabria. Her works often explored themes of rural life and the struggles of the working class in Southern Italy.
Throughout history, the SGOBBO name has been associated with various professions, including law, politics, art, and literature. While the exact origins of the name remain uncertain, its enduring presence in Italy and beyond is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Calabrian region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sgobbo
Among Census respondents with the surname Sgobbo, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Sgobbo bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Sgobbo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.3% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sgobbo
Sgobbo appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#133,048
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
+11 bearers (+9.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 989 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-23 bearers (-18.1%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 20,542 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,037 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,048 | 127 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+9.5%) | Up 989 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -23 bearers (-18.1%) | Down 20,542 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Sgobbo surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #133,048 | #153,590 | -15.4% |
| Count | 127 | 104 | -18.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sgobbo bearers went from 127 to 104 (-18.1% change). The surname moved down 20,542 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,048 to #153,590.
FAQ
Sgobbo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sgobbo?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Sgobbo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Sgobbo?
Sgobbo ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 104 people with the surname Sgobbo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Sgobbo.
Has Sgobbo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sgobbo went from 127 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 23 (-18.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,048 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Sgobbo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sgobbo, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Sgobbo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.3% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sgobbo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.3%), Hispanic (2.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Sgobbo (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Sgobbo mean?
An Italian surname likely derived from the dialectal term "sgobbo" meaning "hunchbacked" or "bent over". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Sgobbo (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Sgobbo?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.