2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Barello
An Italian surname derived from the Italian word "barello" meaning a small barrel or cask.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Barello. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Barello surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Barello in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Barello, the largest self-reported group is White at 72.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.9%) and Two or More Races (8.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Barello
The surname Barello is of Italian origin, with roots tracing back to the 14th century in the region of Piedmont, northwest Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "barello," which referred to a small barrel or cask used for transporting liquids, particularly wine. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname given to individuals involved in the wine trade or barrel-making industry.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Barello surname can be found in a document from the year 1397, where a certain Guglielmo Barello was mentioned as a resident of the town of Monforte d'Alba, located in the province of Cuneo, Piedmont. This region was renowned for its vineyards and wine production, lending credence to the theory of the name's occupational origins.
In the 15th century, the Barello name appears to have spread to other parts of northern Italy, with records indicating individuals bearing this surname residing in the cities of Milan and Genoa. One notable figure from this era was Giovanni Barello, a merchant from Milan who lived between 1428 and 1497, and was known for his extensive trade connections throughout the Italian peninsula.
As the centuries progressed, the Barello surname continued to be prevalent in various regions of Italy, with some variations in spelling, such as Barella and Barelli, emerging over time. In the 17th century, a Francesco Barello (1612-1679) from Turin gained recognition as a skilled sculptor and architect, leaving his mark on several churches and public buildings in the Piedmont region.
Another noteworthy individual with the Barello surname was Giacomo Barello (1768-1843), a military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and eventually attained the rank of General in the Kingdom of Sardinia. His bravery and strategic prowess were widely acknowledged during his lifetime.
In the 19th century, the Barello name found its way into the world of literature through the works of the Italian novelist and poet, Carlo Barello (1820-1891). His romantic poems and stories, often set against the picturesque landscapes of Piedmont, earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated following among contemporary readers.
While the Barello surname may have originated from humble beginnings in the wine trade, it has since been carried by individuals who have made their mark in various fields, from art and literature to military service and commerce, contributing to the rich tapestry of Italian history and culture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Barello
Among Census respondents with the surname Barello, the largest self-reported group is White at 72.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.9%) and Two or More Races (8.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Barello bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Barello surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White72.3% · 73
- Hispanic or Latino9.9% · 10
- Two or more races8.9% · 9
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.0% · 5
- Black or African American4.0% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Barello
Barello appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+4 bearers (+3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,463 places
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-13 bearers (-11.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 10,050 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.6%) | Down 5,463 places |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -13 bearers (-11.4%) | Down 10,050 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Barello surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #145,220 | #155,270 | -6.9% |
| Count | 114 | 101 | -11.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Barello bearers went from 114 to 101 (-11.4% change). The surname moved down 10,050 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #155,270.
FAQ
Barello surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Barello?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Barello. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Barello?
Barello ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 101 people with the surname Barello. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Barello.
Has Barello become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Barello went from 114 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 13 (-11.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Barello?
Among Census respondents with the surname Barello, the largest self-reported group is White at 72.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.9%) and Two or More Races (8.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Barello in the 2020 Census, accounting for 72.3% (73 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Barello appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (72.3%), Hispanic (9.9%), Two or More Races (8.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Barello (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Barello mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Italian word "barello" meaning a small barrel or cask. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Barello (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Barello?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people are called Barello at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.