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

Barbagelata, 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 Barbagelata surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barbagelata in America

Barbagelata is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barbagelata surname appeared 114 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 Barbagelata.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barbagelata 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 Barbagelata

The surname Barbagelata originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Liguria. It is believed to have emerged during the early medieval period, around the 10th or 11th century. The name is derived from the Latin word "barbatus," which means "bearded," and the suffix "-gelata," which may have its roots in the Latin word "gelu," meaning "frost" or "cold."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Barbagelata can be found in the Codice Diplomatico della Repubblica di Genova, a collection of documents from the Republic of Genoa dating back to the 12th century. The name appears in a document from 1192, where a certain Oberto Barbagelata is mentioned.

In the 13th century, the Barbagelata family is known to have held land and properties in the Val Polcevera area, near the city of Genoa. This region was renowned for its harsh winters, which may have contributed to the suffix "-gelata" being added to the name, referring to the frosty climate.

During the Renaissance period, several members of the Barbagelata family gained prominence in various fields. One notable figure was Vincenzo Barbagelata (1515-1590), a renowned architect who contributed to the design of several churches and public buildings in Genoa.

Another prominent individual was Gerolamo Barbagelata (1570-1642), a lawyer and diplomat who served as the ambassador of the Republic of Genoa to the court of King Philip III of Spain.

In the 18th century, Niccolò Barbagelata (1720-1795) was a successful merchant and banker who played a significant role in the economic development of Genoa. He was also a patron of the arts and supported numerous cultural initiatives.

Towards the end of the 19th century, the Barbagelata family had members who migrated to other parts of the world, including Argentina and the United States. One such individual was Gian Battista Barbagelata (1845-1912), an Italian-Argentine businessman who established a successful shipping company in Buenos Aires.

Throughout its history, the surname Barbagelata has been associated with various noble families and individuals who have made significant contributions to their respective fields, ranging from architecture and law to business and diplomacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barbagelata

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

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

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