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

Barabino, 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 Barabino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barabino in America

Barabino is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barabino surname appeared 156 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 Barabino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barabino 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 Barabino

The surname Barabino is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the region of Liguria in northwestern Italy. The name is believed to have originated from the medieval Italian word "barabino," which referred to a person from the town of Barabin or Barabino.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Barabino can be found in historical documents dating back to the 13th century. One notable mention is in the "Codice diplomatico delle colonie Tauro-Liguri" (Diplomatic Code of the Ligurian Colonies), a collection of documents related to the maritime republics of Genoa and Pisa, where the name appears in various forms, such as "Barabinus" and "Barabino."

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the Barabino family played a significant role in the political and economic life of Genoa, with several members holding influential positions in the city's government and mercantile circles. One notable figure was Gerolamo Barabino (1470-1535), a wealthy merchant and banker who served as a councilor in the Republic of Genoa.

In the 17th century, the Barabino family expanded their presence beyond Liguria, with some members establishing themselves in other regions of Italy, as well as in parts of France and Spain. One such individual was Giovanni Battista Barabino (1615-1681), a renowned architect and engineer who worked on various architectural projects in Genoa, Turin, and Madrid.

As the Barabino family continued to grow and spread across different regions, the surname underwent some variations in spelling, including Barabini, Barabina, and Barabina. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and linguistic traditions.

In more recent history, several individuals with the surname Barabino have made notable contributions in various fields. For example, Niccolò Barabino (1832-1891) was an Italian painter and sculptor who achieved recognition for his works depicting religious and historical themes. Another prominent figure was Giuseppe Barabino (1831-1908), an Italian jurist and politician who served as a member of the Italian Senate.

Other individuals with the surname Barabino who have left their mark include Raffaele Barabino (1858-1939), an Italian engineer and architect known for his work on several railway projects in Italy and abroad, and Ettore Barabino (1891-1965), an Italian painter and sculptor whose works were heavily influenced by the Futurist movement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barabino

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

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

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