2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Baglietto
An Italian surname derived from a place name meaning "little bathing-place".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Baglietto. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Baglietto 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Baglietto in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Baglietto, the largest self-reported group is White at 58.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (38.5%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Baglietto
The surname Baglietto originates from Italy, specifically from the region of Liguria in the northwest part of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, sometime between the 11th and 13th centuries.
Baglietto is derived from the Italian word "baglio," which means "a courtyard" or "an enclosed space." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived or worked in a courtyard or an enclosed area, possibly a servant or a worker in a nobleman's estate.
The earliest known record of the name Baglietto can be found in the archives of the Republic of Genoa, dating back to the 14th century. In a document from 1387, a certain "Giovanni Baglietto" is mentioned as a merchant involved in trade with the neighboring regions.
During the Renaissance period, the Baglietto family gained prominence in the city of Genoa, where they were involved in various commercial and maritime activities. One notable figure from this time was Niccolò Baglietto, a successful shipbuilder who lived in the late 15th century and was responsible for the construction of several galleys for the Genoese fleet.
In the 17th century, a branch of the Baglietto family settled in the nearby town of Savona, where they established themselves as respected artisans and businessmen. One of the most famous individuals with this surname was Domenico Baglietto (1625-1703), an architect and engineer who designed several churches and public buildings in Savona and the surrounding areas.
Another noteworthy person with the surname Baglietto was Antonio Baglietto (1773-1835), a Ligurian painter who specialized in portraiture and religious scenes. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.
In the 19th century, the Baglietto family continued to be involved in the maritime industry, with several members working as shipbuilders and naval engineers. One such individual was Eugenio Baglietto (1837-1911), who founded the Baglietto shipyard in Varazze, which gained international recognition for its luxury yachts and naval vessels.
Throughout its history, the surname Baglietto has been associated with various professions and industries, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and occupations of those who bore this name. From merchants and artisans to architects and shipbuilders, the Baglietto family has left its mark on the cultural and economic landscape of Italy, particularly in the regions of Liguria and Savona.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Baglietto
Among Census respondents with the surname Baglietto, the largest self-reported group is White at 58.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (38.5%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Baglietto 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 Baglietto surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White58.7% · 64
- Hispanic or Latino38.5% · 42
- Two or more races2.8% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Baglietto
Baglietto 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
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+17 bearers (+16.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,087 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-10 bearers (-8.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,048 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | +17 bearers (+16.7%) | Up 8,087 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.4%) | Down 10,048 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 Baglietto 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 | #140,157 | #150,205 | -7.2% |
| Count | 119 | 109 | -8.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Baglietto bearers went from 119 to 109 (-8.4% change). The surname moved down 10,048 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #150,205.
FAQ
Baglietto surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Baglietto?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Baglietto. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Baglietto?
Baglietto ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 109 people with the surname Baglietto. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Baglietto.
Has Baglietto become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Baglietto went from 119 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Baglietto?
Among Census respondents with the surname Baglietto, the largest self-reported group is White at 58.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (38.5%) and Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Baglietto in the 2020 Census, accounting for 58.7% (64 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Baglietto appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (58.7%), Hispanic (38.5%), Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Baglietto (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 Baglietto mean?
An Italian surname derived from a place name meaning "little bathing-place". 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 Baglietto (0.04 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 Baglietto?
You can see how many people are called Baglietto on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.