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

Barone, 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 Barone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barone in America

Barone is the 2826th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barone surname appeared 12,758 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Barone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barone 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 Barone

The surname Barone is of Italian origin, derived from the word "barone," which means "baron" or "nobleman" in Italian. This name has its roots in the feudal system of medieval Italy, where barons were powerful landowners and members of the aristocracy.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Barone can be traced back to the 12th century in various regions of Italy, particularly in the southern regions of Campania, Basilicata, and Calabria. It is believed that the name was initially adopted by individuals who held the title of baron or were associated with baronial families.

In the 14th century, records show that the Barone family was prominent in Naples, where they held significant political and military power. One notable figure from this period was Niccolò Barone, a military commander who played a crucial role in the defense of Naples against the French in the 1380s.

As the surname spread throughout Italy, it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Baroni, Baronetti, and Baronetto. These variations often reflected regional dialects or local traditions. The name was also associated with certain place names, such as Baronissi, a town in the province of Salerno.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Barone have achieved notable recognition. One such figure was Enrico Barone (1858-1924), an Italian economist who made significant contributions to the field of mathematical economics and general equilibrium theory.

Another prominent individual was Luigi Barone (1905-1983), an Italian film director and screenwriter known for his neorealist films, including "I bambini ci guardano" (The Children Are Watching Us) and "La strada lunga un anno" (The Road a Year Long).

In the field of literature, Pompeo Girolamo Barone (1670-1729) was a prominent Italian poet and playwright who wrote numerous works in the Neapolitan dialect, including the famous comedy "La Cantrina" (The Quarrelsome Woman).

Moving to the 20th century, Roberto Barone (1929-2008) was an Italian actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows, including the popular series "Il Commissario Raimondi" (Commissioner Raimondi).

Finally, it is worth mentioning Adriano Barone (born 1958), an Italian businessman and entrepreneur who co-founded the successful fashion brand Geox, known for its breathable shoe technology.

These examples illustrate the wide-ranging contributions and achievements of individuals bearing the surname Barone throughout history, spanning various fields such as military, economics, literature, film, and business.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barone

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

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

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