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

Barbato, 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 Barbato surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barbato in America

Barbato is the 12680th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barbato surname appeared 2,437 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 Barbato.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barbato 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 Barbato

The surname Barbato has its origins in Italy, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "barbatus," which means "bearded" or "having a beard." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive nickname for someone with a prominent beard.

One of the earliest known references to the name Barbato can be found in a document from the Republic of Venice, dated 1187. The document mentions a nobleman named Giacomo Barbato, who held a prominent position in the city's administration.

In the 13th century, the name Barbato appeared in several historical records from the southern Italian region of Campania. One notable individual was Pietro Barbato, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Avellino between 1240 and 1312.

The surname Barbato has also been linked to various place names throughout Italy. For instance, there is a town called Barbato in the province of Bergamo, Lombardy, which may have contributed to the spread of the name in that region.

During the Renaissance period, the Barbato family gained prominence in the city of Naples. One of the most renowned members was Gian Bernardo Barbato (1518-1588), a renowned architect and sculptor who worked on several prestigious projects, including the Palazzo Reale in Naples.

Another notable figure with the surname Barbato was Carlo Barbato (1630-1698), an Italian painter and engraver from Naples. He was known for his religious and mythological works, and his paintings can be found in various churches and museums across Italy.

In the 19th century, Vincenzo Barbato (1812-1891) was a prominent Italian politician and lawyer from Campania. He served as a deputy in the Neapolitan parliament and played a significant role in the unification of Italy.

Moving into the 20th century, Enrico Barbato (1908-1993) was an Italian journalist and writer who gained recognition for his work as a war correspondent during World War II. He covered major events such as the Battle of Monte Cassino and the liberation of Rome.

Throughout history, the surname Barbato has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, architects, politicians, and intellectuals. While the name's origins can be traced back to Italy, it has spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barbato

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

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

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