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

Ybarbo, 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 Ybarbo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ybarbo in America

Ybarbo is the 33280th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ybarbo surname appeared 687 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 Ybarbo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ybarbo 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 Ybarbo

The surname Ybarbo has its origins in Spain, specifically in the region of Castile. The name dates back to the medieval period, around the 12th to 14th centuries. Derived from the old Castilian words “y” meaning “and” and “barbo” meaning “wild boar,” the name Ybarbo initially referred to someone residing in a land known for wild boars or possibly a hunter of such animals.

The surname appears in early records and manuscripts. One notable reference can be found in the "Repertorio de blasones de la comunidad hispánica," which suggests that the name was used in prominent Castilian towns during the time. A similar spelling of the name, Ibarbo, appears in several ancient documents, indicating some regional variations in the orthography.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Tomás Ybarbo, born in 1667 and mentioned in military documents from the late 17th century. He was a prominent figure in Castilian society and participated in various military campaigns. Another historical figure was Domingo Ybarbo, who was recorded in 1735 as a landowner in New Spain, part of the Spanish colonial empire in the Americas. His landholdings and influence are detailed in regional census records from that era.

In the 18th century, Gil Antonio Ybarbo (1729–1809) became a key figure. He served as a Spanish settler and leader in the province of Texas, which was then a part of New Spain. Gil Ybarbo founded the city of Nacogdoches in 1779, solidifying his place in history. He is often celebrated for his leadership and pivotal role in Texan colonial history.

María Ybarbo, born in 1802, was a notable Spanish noble associated with the court in Madrid. Her contributions to the arts and her role in various charitable activities were well-documented in the city's archives. Additionally, in the late 19th century, Ramón Ybarbo, born in 1858, emerged as a prominent political figure in the Catalonia region of Spain. His political actions and advocacy for regional autonomy were extensively documented during his time.

These five individuals collectively highlight the historical presence and significance of the Ybarbo surname across centuries. The name is tied to various regions and facets of society, from military and land ownership to leadership and political influence, demonstrating its enduring legacy in Spanish and colonial history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ybarbo

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

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

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