2000
#2,705
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 12,208
First available Census row
Per 100,000 4.53
Uncommon Last name
Barone
An Italian occupational surname referring to a baron, a nobleman who was granted land by the king.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 13,371 Americans carry the last name Barone. That puts it at #3,013 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 3.90 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 25,634 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Barone 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Barone with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
13K
1 in 25,634
Census rank
#3,013
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
3.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
12K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 11,660 bearers of the surname Barone in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 3.90 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 3013th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Barone, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Barone
Among Census respondents with the surname Barone, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Barone 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 Barone surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.3% · 10,650
- Hispanic or Latino4.9% · 577
- Two or more races2.3% · 271
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 79
- Black or African American0.6% · 71
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 12
Timeline
Historical Census data for Barone
Barone 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
#2,826
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 12,758
+550 bearers (+4.5%)
Per 100,000 4.33
Rank movement Down 121 places
2020
#3,013
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 11,660
-1,098 bearers (-8.6%)
Per 100,000 3.90
Rank movement Down 187 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #2,705 | 12,208 | 4.53 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #2,826 | 12,758 | 4.33 | +550 bearers (+4.5%) | Down 121 places |
| 2020 | #3,013 | 11,660 | 3.90 | -1,098 bearers (-8.6%) | Down 187 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 Barone 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 | #2,826 | #3,013 | -6.6% |
| Count | 12,758 | 11,660 | -8.6% |
| Per 100K | 4.33 | 3.90 | -9.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Barone bearers went from 12,758 to 11,660 (-8.6% change). The surname moved down 187 positions in the national ranking, going from #2,826 to #3,013.
FAQ
Barone surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Barone?
Name Census estimates that about 13,371 living Americans carry the surname Barone. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 25,634 residents.
How common is Barone?
Barone ranks #3,013 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 3.90 per 100,000 residents, which is about 4 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 11,660 people with the surname Barone. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (13,371), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 3.9 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 3.90 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 4 of them to have the surname Barone.
Has Barone become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Barone went from 12,758 recorded bearers to 11,660. That is a decrease of 1,098 (-8.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #2,826 to #3,013.
What does the Census say about the background of Barone?
Among Census respondents with the surname Barone, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Two or More Races (2.3%). 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 Barone in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.3% (10,650 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Barone appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.3%), Hispanic (4.9%), Two or More Races (2.3%). 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 Barone (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 Barone mean?
An Italian occupational surname referring to a baron, a nobleman who was granted land by the king. 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 Barone (3.90 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 Barone?
See how many people are called Barone on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.