2000
#108,734
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 151
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Tibaldi
An Italian surname meaning "mountaineers" or "mountain dwellers".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 204 Americans carry the last name Tibaldi. That puts it at #106,589 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,680,168 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tibaldi 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
204
1 in 1,680,168
Census rank
#106,589
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
178
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 178 bearers of the surname Tibaldi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 106589th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tibaldi, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tibaldi
The surname Tibaldi has its origins in northern Italy, particularly in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto. It is believed to have emerged sometime during the late medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.
Tibaldi is likely derived from the Italian word "tibaldo," which is thought to have been a personal name or nickname. The root of this word can be traced back to the Germanic name "Theobald," meaning "bold people." Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, such as Tibaldo, Tibaldi, and Tibaldini.
One of the earliest known references to the surname Tibaldi can be found in a 14th-century document from the city of Verona, where a certain Guglielmo Tibaldi is mentioned. In the 15th century, records show that a family bearing the name Tibaldi resided in the town of Vigevano, near Milan.
The name gained prominence in the Renaissance era, with several notable figures emerging from the Tibaldi family. One of the most renowned was Pellegrino Tibaldi (1527-1596), a prominent Italian architect and painter who worked on various projects for the Duchy of Milan and the Papal States.
Another notable figure was Gian Battista Tibaldi (1556-1616), a Bolognese painter and architect who was active in Rome and Bologna. His works include the fresco decorations in the Church of San Giacomo Maggiore in Bologna.
In the 17th century, Giovanni Tibaldi (1619-1675), an Italian painter from the Emilia-Romagna region, gained recognition for his religious and mythological works, which can be found in churches and galleries across Italy.
During the 18th century, the name Tibaldi was associated with the family of Italian composers and musicians from Piedmont. One of the most notable members was Gioacchino Tibaldi (1742-1819), a composer and violinist who served as the maestro di cappella at the court of the Duke of Modena.
In the 19th century, the surname Tibaldi was also found among intellectuals and scholars. Vincenzo Tibaldi (1823-1890) was an Italian philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Naples and published works on ethics and moral philosophy.
Throughout its history, the surname Tibaldi has maintained its stronghold in northern Italy, particularly in the regions of Lombardy, Veneto, and Emilia-Romagna. While not as widespread as some other Italian surnames, it has left a lasting mark in the fields of art, architecture, music, and academia.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tibaldi
Among Census respondents with the surname Tibaldi, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Tibaldi 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 Tibaldi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.9% · 160
- Hispanic or Latino5.1% · 9
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 3
- Two or more races1.7% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tibaldi
Tibaldi 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
#110,286
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 160
+9 bearers (+6.0%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 1,552 places
2020
#106,589
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 178
+18 bearers (+11.3%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 3,697 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #108,734 | 151 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #110,286 | 160 | 0.05 | +9 bearers (+6.0%) | Down 1,552 places |
| 2020 | #106,589 | 178 | 0.06 | +18 bearers (+11.3%) | Up 3,697 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 Tibaldi 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 | #110,286 | #106,589 | 3.4% |
| Count | 160 | 178 | 11.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.06 | 19.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tibaldi bearers went from 160 to 178 (+11.3% change). The surname moved up 3,697 positions in the national ranking, going from #110,286 to #106,589.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Tibaldi
FAQ
Tibaldi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tibaldi?
Name Census estimates that about 204 living Americans carry the surname Tibaldi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,680,168 residents.
How common is Tibaldi?
Tibaldi ranks #106,589 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 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 178 people with the surname Tibaldi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (204), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 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 Tibaldi.
Has Tibaldi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tibaldi went from 160 recorded bearers to 178. That is an increase of 18 (+11.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #110,286 to #106,589.
What does the Census say about the background of Tibaldi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tibaldi, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Tibaldi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.9% (160 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tibaldi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.9%), Hispanic (5.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Tibaldi (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 Tibaldi mean?
An Italian surname meaning "mountaineers" or "mountain dwellers". 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 Tibaldi (0.06 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 people are called Tibaldi?
You can see how many people are called Tibaldi on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.