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

Barbaria, 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 Barbaria surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barbaria in America

Barbaria is the 68122nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barbaria surname appeared 289 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 Barbaria.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barbaria 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 Barbaria

The surname Barbaria originated in Italy during the medieval period, likely in the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "barbaro," which means "barbarian" or "foreigner." This term was commonly used to refer to those who were not of Roman or Italian descent.

The earliest known records of the Barbaria surname can be traced back to the region of Tuscany, particularly in the cities of Florence and Siena. It is possible that the name was initially given to individuals or families who had recently migrated to these areas from other parts of Europe or the Mediterranean.

One of the earliest documented references to the Barbaria name can be found in the archives of the Republic of Siena, dating back to the late 14th century. These records mention a family with the surname Barbaria residing in the city during that time period.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the Barbaria surname was Giovanni Barbaria, a renowned painter and fresco artist who was active in Florence between 1420 and 1460. His works can still be admired in several churches and public buildings throughout the city.

Another prominent individual with the Barbaria surname was Matteo Barbaria, a lawyer and politician who lived in Venice during the 16th century. He served as a magistrate and held influential positions within the Venetian Republic's government between 1550 and 1580.

During the 17th century, the Barbaria family established a presence in the city of Naples, where they became involved in the local textile trade. One member of this family, Antonio Barbaria (1620-1678), was a successful merchant and philanthropist who donated a significant portion of his wealth to various charitable organizations in the city.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Barbaria family relocated to the island of Sicily, where they acquired land and established themselves as prominent landowners. One notable figure from this period was Maria Barbaria (1725-1798), who was known for her extensive collection of rare books and manuscripts, which she bequeathed to the University of Palermo upon her passing.

As the Barbaria surname spread throughout Italy over the centuries, it also began to appear in various spelling variations, such as Barbaria, Barbarea, and Barbarini. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and local pronunciations of the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barbaria

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

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

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