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

Tibi, 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 Tibi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tibi in America

Tibi is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tibi surname appeared 103 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 Tibi.

The history of the last name Tibi

The surname TIBI is believed to originate from Italy, with its earliest known records dating back to the 15th century. The name is thought to derive from the Latin word "tibia," which refers to the shinbone or the ancient Roman musical instrument made from a hollow animal bone.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the surname TIBI was Giovanni Tibi, a renowned lute maker from Venice who lived around 1480-1550. His instruments were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy patrons of the arts during the Renaissance period.

In the 16th century, the TIBI surname appeared in various Italian records, including the Venetian book of noble families "Libro d'Oro della Nobiltà Veneziana" from 1524, which listed several members of the TIBI family among the elite families of the city.

During the 17th century, the TIBI name was also found in the southern Italian region of Calabria, particularly in the town of Reggio Calabria. One notable figure from this era was Antonio Tibi (1615-1692), a respected lawyer and scholar who authored several legal treatises.

As the TIBI family spread across Italy, the name took on various spellings, such as Tibii, Tibie, and Tibio, reflecting regional dialects and scribal variations. In some instances, the surname was also associated with place names, such as Tibi di Napoli or Tibi di Firenze, indicating the family's origins or residence.

Another influential figure bearing the TIBI surname was Girolamo Tibi (1745-1821), a renowned composer and music theorist from Naples. His works included operas, cantatas, and treatises on musical theory, leaving a lasting impact on the development of Italian classical music.

Throughout history, the TIBI surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, lawyers, and musicians. While not as widely recognized as some other Italian surnames, the TIBI name holds a rich heritage and a notable presence in the annals of Italian history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tibi

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

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 Tibi 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.

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

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