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

Urbani, 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 Urbani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Urbani in America

Urbani is the 58182nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Urbani surname appeared 349 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 Urbani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Urbani 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 Urbani

The surname Urbani originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "urbanus," which means "of or belonging to the city." This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who lived in or was associated with an urban area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Urbani can be found in the historical records of Florence, dating back to the 13th century. During this time, the Urbani family was an influential noble family with ties to the political and economic spheres of the city.

In the 14th century, the name Urbani appeared in various documents and manuscripts, including the renowned Florentine chronicles written by Giovanni Villani. These chronicles provide valuable insights into the lives and significant events of notable Florentine families, including the Urbanis.

A prominent figure bearing the surname Urbani was Gian Battista Urbani (1542-1627), an Italian architect and engineer who was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in Rome, including the Church of Sant'Andrea della Valle and the Palazzo Barberini.

Another notable individual with the surname Urbani was Felice Urbani (1611-1670), an Italian painter and engraver who was known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, the Urbani family extended their influence beyond Tuscany, with members settling in other regions of Italy. One such individual was Girolamo Urbani (1720-1798), a renowned jurist and legal scholar who served as a professor of law at the University of Bologna.

Furthermore, the name Urbani has been associated with several place names throughout Italy. For example, the town of Urbania in the Marche region is believed to have derived its name from the Urbani family, who held significant influence and power in the area during the Middle Ages.

It is worth noting that the surname Urbani has also been found in other European countries, such as France and Spain, likely due to migration and intermarriage between Italian families and those of other nations. However, its origins can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, particularly the region of Tuscany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Urbani

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

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

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