2000
#123,314
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Barabino
A surname of Italian origin, potentially derived from a place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 195 Americans carry the last name Barabino. That puts it at #110,517 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,757,715 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Barabino 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
195
1 in 1,757,715
Census rank
#110,517
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
170
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 170 bearers of the surname Barabino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 110517th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Barabino, the largest self-reported group is Black at 61.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (20.6%) and White (14.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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The earliest recorded instances of the surname Barabino can be found in historical documents dating back to the 13th century.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Barabino
Among Census respondents with the surname Barabino, the largest self-reported group is Black at 61.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (20.6%) and White (14.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Barabino 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 Barabino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American61.8% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino20.6% · 35
- White14.7% · 25
- Two or more races2.4% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Barabino
Barabino 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
#112,568
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 156
+27 bearers (+20.9%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 10,746 places
2020
#110,517
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 170
+14 bearers (+9.0%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 2,051 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #123,314 | 129 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #112,568 | 156 | 0.05 | +27 bearers (+20.9%) | Up 10,746 places |
| 2020 | #110,517 | 170 | 0.06 | +14 bearers (+9.0%) | Up 2,051 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 Barabino 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 | #112,568 | #110,517 | 1.8% |
| Count | 156 | 170 | 9.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.06 | 13.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Barabino bearers went from 156 to 170 (+9.0% change). The surname moved up 2,051 positions in the national ranking, going from #112,568 to #110,517.
FAQ
Barabino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Barabino?
Name Census estimates that about 195 living Americans carry the surname Barabino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,757,715 residents.
How common is Barabino?
Barabino ranks #110,517 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 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 170 people with the surname Barabino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (195), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 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 Barabino.
Has Barabino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Barabino went from 156 recorded bearers to 170. That is an increase of 14 (+9.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #112,568 to #110,517.
What does the Census say about the background of Barabino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Barabino, the largest self-reported group is Black at 61.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (20.6%) and White (14.7%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Barabino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 61.8% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Barabino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (61.8%), Hispanic (20.6%), White (14.7%). 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 Barabino (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 Barabino mean?
A surname of Italian origin, potentially derived from a place name. 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 Barabino (0.06 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 share the surname Barabino?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.