2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Barbagelata
An Italian surname indicating a person from the city of Barbagelata.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Barbagelata. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Barbagelata 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Barbagelata in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Barbagelata, the largest self-reported group is White at 64.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (25.7%) and Two or More Races (5.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Barbagelata
Among Census respondents with the surname Barbagelata, the largest self-reported group is White at 64.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (25.7%) and Two or More Races (5.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Barbagelata 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 Barbagelata surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White64.8% · 68
- Hispanic or Latino25.7% · 27
- Two or more races5.7% · 6
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Barbagelata
Barbagelata 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
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,291 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-9 bearers (-7.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,769 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 10,291 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.9%) | Down 7,769 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 Barbagelata 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 | #145,220 | #152,989 | -5.3% |
| Count | 114 | 105 | -7.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Barbagelata bearers went from 114 to 105 (-7.9% change). The surname moved down 7,769 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #152,989.
FAQ
Barbagelata surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Barbagelata?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Barbagelata. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Barbagelata?
Barbagelata ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 105 people with the surname Barbagelata. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Barbagelata.
Has Barbagelata become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Barbagelata went from 114 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 9 (-7.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Barbagelata?
Among Census respondents with the surname Barbagelata, the largest self-reported group is White at 64.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (25.7%) and Two or More Races (5.7%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Barbagelata in the 2020 Census, accounting for 64.8% (68 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Barbagelata appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (64.8%), Hispanic (25.7%), Two or More Races (5.7%). 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 Barbagelata (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 Barbagelata mean?
An Italian surname indicating a person from the city of Barbagelata. 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 Barbagelata (0.04 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 have the surname Barbagelata?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.