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

Barbiere, 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 Barbiere surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barbiere in America

Barbiere is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barbiere surname appeared 133 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 Barbiere.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barbiere 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 Barbiere

The surname Barbiere has its origins in Italy, with the earliest known records dating back to the 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "barbiere," which means "barber." It is believed that the name originally referred to individuals who worked as barbers or were involved in the barbering trade.

During the Middle Ages, barbering was a respected profession, and barbers were often responsible for not only cutting hair but also performing minor surgical procedures and treating wounds. The Barbiere surname likely originated among families who were engaged in this occupation, and it may have initially been used as a descriptive name to identify them by their trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Barbiere surname can be found in the Catasto Fiorentino, a tax census conducted in Florence, Italy, in the 15th century. The records mention a family named Barbiere residing in the city during that time period.

In the 16th century, the Barbiere name appeared in several historical documents, including the records of the Venetian Republic. Notable individuals with this surname included Francesco Barbiere (1548-1616), a Venetian painter known for his religious works, and Giacomo Barbiere (1573-1640), a Bolognese artist and engraver.

Another prominent figure was Domenico Barbiere (1506-1549), an Italian composer and music theorist from Palermo, Sicily, who was known for his contributions to the development of polyphonic music.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Barbiere surname spread to other regions of Italy, and members of the family could be found in various professions, including artisans, merchants, and clergy. One notable individual from this period was Giovanni Barbiere (1632-1701), a Neapolitan painter who specialized in still-life and landscape paintings.

In the 19th century, the Barbiere surname continued to be present in Italy, with families residing in various cities and regions. One example is Giuseppe Barbiere (1788-1868), an Italian politician and lawyer from Naples who served as a deputy in the Parliament of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.

As the centuries passed, the Barbiere surname spread beyond Italy, with individuals bearing this name migrating to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. However, the name's origins and historical significance remain firmly rooted in the rich tapestry of Italian culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barbiere

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

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

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