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

Baratta, 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 Baratta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baratta in America

Baratta is the 14854th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baratta surname appeared 1,994 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Baratta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baratta 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 Baratta

The surname Baratta is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in various regions of Italy, particularly the northern and central areas. The name is believed to have derived from the Italian word "baratto," meaning "barter" or "exchange," suggesting a possible occupational origin for individuals involved in trade or commerce.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Baratta can be found in the historic city of Genoa, where a document dated 1289 mentions a certain "Guglielmo Baratta" as a merchant and trader. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the late 13th century.

During the Renaissance period, the Baratta family gained prominence in the city of Parma, where they were members of the local nobility. Records from the 15th century mention a "Giovanni Baratta," a wealthy landowner and patron of the arts who commissioned several works of art and architecture.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in various historical documents across Italy, including court records and property deeds. For instance, a "Bartolomeo Baratta" was listed as a landowner in the town of Montefalco, Umbria, in 1542.

One notable figure bearing the surname Baratta was Giacomo Baratta, a renowned painter and architect who lived in the 17th century (1617-1683). His works can be found in various churches and palaces throughout Italy, including the Palazzo Barberini in Rome.

Another individual of note was Pietro Baratta (1742-1824), a celebrated sculptor from the city of Padua. He is best known for his marble statues and bas-reliefs adorning churches and public buildings across Italy and Europe.

In the 19th century, the Baratta family produced several scholars and intellectuals, including Giuseppe Baratta (1833-1908), a renowned linguist and professor at the University of Turin, whose works on Italian dialects and language history were widely acclaimed.

While the surname Baratta has its origins in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration. However, its earliest recorded instances and historical significance can be traced back to medieval and Renaissance Italy, where the name was associated with merchants, landowners, artists, and scholars.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baratta

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

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

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