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

Urbano, 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 Urbano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Urbano in America

Urbano is the 7612th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Urbano surname appeared 4,368 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Urbano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Urbano 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 Urbano

The surname Urbano is of Italian origin and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "urbanus," which means "of or belonging to a city or town." This name was likely given to individuals who lived in or were associated with a particular urban settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Urbano can be found in the historical records of the city of Florence, Italy, in the 13th century. These records mention a notable figure named Guido Urbano, who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the region during that time.

In the 14th century, the surname Urbano appeared in various documents and manuscripts from different parts of Italy, including the cities of Venice and Naples. Some of these records mention individuals with the surname who held positions of importance, such as magistrates or members of the clergy.

During the Renaissance period, the surname Urbano gained further prominence. One notable figure was Giovanni Urbano, an Italian architect and sculptor who lived in the 16th century. He was known for his work on several churches and palaces in Rome and other Italian cities.

Another significant individual with the surname Urbano was Alessandro Urbano, an Italian painter and engraver who lived in the 17th century. He was renowned for his religious works and portraits, some of which can still be found in churches and museums across Italy.

In the 18th century, the surname Urbano was associated with several notable authors and intellectuals. One example is Pietro Urbano, an Italian philosopher and writer who published works on ethics and moral philosophy.

Throughout history, the surname Urbano has also been linked to various place names and older spellings. For instance, the town of Urbino in central Italy is believed to have contributed to the development of the surname, with some records showing variations such as "Urbinati" or "Urbinate."

While the surname Urbano has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through Italian immigration. However, it is important to note that the information provided here focuses primarily on the historical background and origins of the surname within Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Urbano

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

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

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