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

Barlatier, 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 Barlatier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barlatier in America

Barlatier is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barlatier surname appeared 158 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 Barlatier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barlatier 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 Barlatier

The surname Barlatier has its origins in France, first appearing in records from the 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Provence, particularly in the town of Barlatier, located near the city of Aix-en-Provence. The name itself is derived from the Occitan words "bar" meaning "gate" and "latier" meaning "maker," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely involved in the construction or maintenance of gates or barriers.

One of the earliest known references to the Barlatier surname can be found in a 1292 document from the city of Aix-en-Provence, which mentions a certain "Pierre Barlatier," likely a resident of the nearby town bearing the same name. This document is thought to be one of the first official records to feature the surname in its current spelling.

As the Barlatier family spread throughout France over the centuries, variations in spelling began to appear, such as Barlathier, Barlatié, and Barlatye. These variations were often the result of regional dialects and the preferences of local scribes.

One notable bearer of the Barlatier surname was Jean Barlatier (1495-1570), a French poet and playwright from Marseille. His works, though not widely known today, were well-regarded in his time and helped to establish the Barlatier name among the literary circles of Renaissance France.

Another figure of historical significance was Étienne Barlatier (1714-1788), a French philosopher and mathematician from Aix-en-Provence. Barlatier made contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics, and his writings were influential in the Enlightenment movement of the 18th century.

In the 19th century, the Barlatier surname gained prominence with the birth of Émile Barlatier (1824-1901), a French painter and illustrator. Barlatier's works, which often depicted scenes from rural life in Provence, were exhibited in several prestigious salons and won him recognition among the artistic community of his time.

Moving into the 20th century, the Barlatier name is associated with Marie-Louise Barlatier (1910-1995), a French resistance fighter during World War II. Barlatier played a crucial role in the French underground movement, risking her life to aid Allied forces and shelter Jewish refugees from Nazi persecution.

Another noteworthy figure was Jacques Barlatier (1928-2017), a French film director and screenwriter. Barlatier's work spanned several decades, and he is best known for his critically acclaimed films "Les Biches" (1968) and "La Meilleure Façon de Marcher" (1976), which explored themes of love, sexuality, and societal norms.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barlatier

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

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

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