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

Sisbarro, 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 Sisbarro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sisbarro in America

Sisbarro is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sisbarro surname appeared 146 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 Sisbarro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sisbarro 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 Sisbarro

The surname SISBARRO is believed to have originated in Italy, likely in the central or southern regions of the country. It is thought to have derived from the Italian word "sibarro," which translates to "jester" or "buffoon." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked as a court jester or entertainer during the medieval or Renaissance period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SISBARRO can be found in a document from the 15th century, which mentions a Giovanni Sisbarro, a jester in the court of the Medici family in Florence. This historical reference lends credence to the theory that the name originated from the occupation of a court entertainer.

In the 16th century, there are records of a family named Sisbarro living in the town of Sulmona, in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. This may indicate that the name had spread from its place of origin and established roots in other parts of the country.

During the 17th century, a notable figure named Antonio Sisbarro (1624-1697) was a renowned painter and sculptor from Naples. His works can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy, showcasing the artistic talents of individuals bearing this surname.

In the 18th century, the name SISBARRO appeared in historical records in the town of Bari, in the Apulia region of southern Italy. A merchant named Domenico Sisbarro (1743-1819) is documented as having established a successful trade business, exporting goods from the port of Bari to other parts of the Mediterranean.

Another prominent individual with the surname SISBARRO was Giuseppe Sisbarro (1872-1942), a lawyer and political activist from Sicily. He was actively involved in the movement for Sicilian autonomy and played a significant role in the island's political landscape in the early 20th century.

While the surname SISBARRO may have originated from a specific occupation or nickname, it has since become a part of Italian heritage and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sisbarro

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

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

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