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

Bari, 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 Bari surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bari in America

Bari is the 22663rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bari surname appeared 1,132 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 Bari.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bari 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 Bari

The surname BARI has its origins in Italy, specifically the region of Puglia, where the city of Bari is located. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "barium," meaning a place on the sea or near a swamp.

In the 10th century, the name BARI appeared in various records and manuscripts, often associated with individuals from the city of Bari or its surrounding areas. One of the earliest recorded examples is found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the region.

During the Middle Ages, the name BARI was closely tied to the city's maritime activities and trade. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Pietro BARI (c. 1120-1190), a renowned merchant and sailor who established trade routes across the Mediterranean.

As the BARI name spread throughout Italy, it also gained prominence in other regions. In the 14th century, the Florentine statesman and philosopher, Girolamo BARI (1348-1412), played a significant role in the city's political affairs.

The BARI surname has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Cesare BARI (1501-1564), a renowned architect who contributed to the design of the Palazzo Farnese in Rome.

In the literary world, the poet and playwright, Giambattista BARI (1675-1742), gained recognition for his works that explored the themes of love and human emotions.

Another prominent figure was Giuseppe BARI (1789-1867), a military leader who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a general in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.

As the BARI surname spread across Europe, variants such as Bary and Barry emerged, often reflecting local pronunciations and spellings. One notable individual with this variant was Sir John Barry (1745-1803), an Irish-born American naval officer who played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War.

While the BARI surname has its roots in Italy, it has since been adopted by individuals from various cultural backgrounds, reflecting the rich tapestry of human migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bari

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

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

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