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

Barbarito, 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 Barbarito surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barbarito in America

Barbarito is the 68949th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barbarito surname appeared 285 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 Barbarito.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barbarito 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 Barbarito

The surname Barbarito is of Italian origin, with roots tracing back to the regions of Campania and Calabria in Southern Italy. The name likely emerged during the medieval period, deriving from the Latin word "barbarus," which means "foreign" or "uncivilized." This term was commonly used to refer to individuals who were not of Roman descent or lived outside the bounds of the Roman Empire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Barbarito surname can be found in the archives of the city of Naples, where a document from the 14th century mentions a certain Nicola Barbarito, a merchant and landowner. This suggests that the name had already established itself as a prominent lineage in the region by that time.

During the Renaissance period, the Barbarito family gained notable prominence in the city of Cosenza, located in the province of Calabria. Records from the 16th century indicate that several members of the family held influential positions within the local clergy and government. One such individual was Girolamo Barbarito, a renowned scholar and theologian who served as the Bishop of Cosenza from 1552 to 1572.

The Barbarito name also appears in historical documents from the nearby region of Basilicata, particularly in the town of Potenza. Here, a branch of the family is believed to have settled in the 17th century, with some records mentioning a certain Francesco Barbarito, a respected landowner and vintner who lived during the late 1600s.

As the Barbarito family dispersed throughout Italy and beyond, the surname underwent various spelling variations, such as Barbariti, Barbaritti, and Barbaritti. One notable figure bearing this name was Giovanni Battista Barbariti, a celebrated artist and sculptor from Naples who lived during the 18th century, known for his exquisite marble works adorning many churches and noble residences throughout the region.

Another individual of historical significance was Giuseppe Barbarito, a prominent lawyer and politician from Calabria who played a pivotal role in the unification of Italy during the Risorgimento movement in the 19th century. He served as a member of the Italian parliament and was a vocal advocate for the rights of the Southern Italian regions.

While the Barbarito surname may have originated from a term with negative connotations, it has evolved to become a respected and distinguished family name, with branches scattered across various regions of Italy and beyond, contributing to the rich tapestry of the nation's cultural and historical fabric.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barbarito

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

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

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