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

Barbis, 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 Barbis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barbis in America

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

The Barbis 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 Barbis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barbis 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 Barbis

The surname BARBIS has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto. It can be traced back to the 13th century and is believed to have derived from the Latin word "barbatus," meaning "bearded." This was likely a nickname given to someone with a prominent beard, which was later adopted as a surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BARBIS surname can be found in a document from the city of Verona, dated 1287. The document mentions a certain "Bartolomeo Barbis" as a landowner in the area.

In the 14th century, the BARBIS name appeared in several historical records from the Venetian Republic. For example, a merchant named "Marco Barbis" is mentioned in a trade agreement with the city of Genoa in 1349.

During the Renaissance period, the BARBIS family gained prominence in the city of Venice. A notable figure was Giovanni Barbis (1490-1562), a renowned painter and sculptor who contributed to the decoration of several churches and palaces in the city.

Another significant individual bearing the BARBIS surname was Antonio Barbis (1595-1670), a Venetian scholar and writer who authored several works on philosophy and literature.

In the 17th century, the BARBIS name spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. One notable figure from this period was Giacomo Barbis (1632-1705), a Bolognese mathematician and astronomer who made contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.

Over the centuries, the BARBIS surname has also been associated with various place names and locations in Italy. For example, the village of Barbisano in the province of Trento is believed to have derived its name from the BARBIS family, who may have been among its earliest settlers.

Throughout history, there have been several other notable individuals bearing the BARBIS surname, including writers, artists, and scholars. However, the name remains relatively uncommon compared to other Italian surnames, and its origins can be traced back to the northern regions of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barbis

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

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

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