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

Sibri, 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 Sibri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sibri in America

Sibri is the 78316th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sibri surname appeared 244 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 Sibri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sibri 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 Sibri

The surname SIBRI is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "sibilus," meaning "hissing" or "whistling," potentially referring to a geographical feature or occupation related to wind or water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SIBRI can be found in the medieval Florentine tax records from the 13th century, suggesting its presence in the region of Tuscany during that era. The name is also mentioned in several historical documents from the city of Siena, where it is believed to have been associated with a prominent family.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giovanni SIBRI (1420-1492) was a renowned scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Bologna. His writings on logic and metaphysics were highly influential during the Renaissance period.

During the 16th century, the SIBRI name appeared in the records of the Republic of Venice, where a merchant family bearing this surname was involved in the lucrative spice trade with the East Indies. One member of this family, Marco SIBRI (1528-1591), was a respected navigator who authored a detailed account of his voyages to the Spice Islands.

Another notable figure was Girolamo SIBRI (1672-1748), a celebrated architect from Piedmont who designed several churches and palaces in Turin and its surrounding regions. His masterpiece, the Basilica di Superga, is considered a architectural gem of the Baroque era.

In the 18th century, the SIBRI name gained prominence in the region of Umbria, where a family of landowners and vintners established a successful winemaking business. One of their descendants, Pietro SIBRI (1789-1867), was a respected figure in the local community and played a significant role in the Italian unification movement.

Throughout its history, the SIBRI surname has been associated with various professions, including scholars, merchants, architects, and landowners, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sibri

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

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

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