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

Baietto, 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 Baietto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baietto in America

Baietto is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baietto surname appeared 140 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 Baietto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baietto 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 Baietto

The surname Baietto has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the northern Italian region of Piedmont, specifically in the province of Cuneo, where the name was prominent among the local population.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Baietto name can be found in the Cartario di Staffarda, a collection of medieval documents from the Staffarda Abbey in Revello, Piedmont. This manuscript, dating back to the 13th century, mentions individuals bearing the surname Baietto, indicating their presence in the region during that time.

The name Baietto is thought to have derived from the Latin word "bajulus," which means "porter" or "bearer." This suggests that the surname may have originally referred to someone who carried goods or performed duties as a porter or messenger. Over time, the name evolved into its current spelling, Baietto.

In the 15th century, historical records mention a prominent figure named Giovanni Baietto, who was a notable merchant and landowner in the town of Mondovì, Piedmont. His descendants continued to play influential roles in the region's economic and social spheres throughout the following centuries.

Another notable individual bearing the Baietto surname was Matteo Baietto (1540-1619), a renowned architect and engineer from Cuneo. He is credited with designing several important buildings and structures in the region, including the Church of San Francesco in Cuneo and the town's defensive fortifications.

During the 17th century, the Baietto family expanded their reach beyond Piedmont, with some members settling in other parts of Italy. One such individual was Giacomo Baietto (1620-1688), a successful merchant and trader who established a prosperous business in the Republic of Venice.

Another noteworthy figure was Girolamo Baietto (1720-1795), a respected scholar and philosopher from Cuneo. He authored several influential works on ethics, metaphysics, and political theory, gaining recognition across Italy and Europe for his contributions to the Enlightenment movement.

Throughout history, the Baietto surname has also been associated with various place names and localities in Piedmont. For instance, the hamlet of Baietto, located near the town of Bagnasco, likely derived its name from the presence of families bearing this surname in the area.

While the Baietto name has its roots in northern Italy, over the centuries, it has spread to other regions of the country and even beyond, as families migrated and established themselves in new locations. However, the surname remains strongly tied to its origins in the picturesque landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Piedmont.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baietto

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

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

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