2000
#121,058
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Barranti
A surname derived from an Italian word meaning "porter" or "gatekeeper".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Barranti. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Barranti 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Barranti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Barranti, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.8%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Barranti
The surname Barranti is of Italian origin, originating in the region of Tuscany during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "barrante," which means "tavern keeper" or "innkeeper." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as an occupational surname to someone who ran a tavern or inn.
The earliest known record of the surname Barranti dates back to the 13th century, where it appears in a document from the city of Florence. At that time, the name was spelled "Barrante," which is closer to the original Italian word from which it is derived.
In the 14th century, the Barranti family was prominent in the city of Siena, where they were involved in the wool trade. One notable member of the family was Giacomo Barranti, a wealthy merchant who lived from 1320 to 1387. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and for funding the construction of a church in Siena.
During the Renaissance period, the surname Barranti became more widespread throughout Italy. In the 16th century, a famous painter named Giovanni Battista Barranti (1535-1612) was born in the city of Urbino. He is best known for his religious paintings and frescoes, which can still be seen in churches throughout Italy.
Another notable figure with the surname Barranti was Vincenzo Barranti (1590-1642), a Jesuit priest and scholar who was born in Naples. He was known for his writings on theology and philosophy, and his works were widely read throughout Europe during his lifetime.
In the 18th century, the Barranti family had established a presence in the city of Venice, where they were involved in the trading of spices and silk. One member of the family, Girolamo Barranti (1720-1789), was a successful merchant who built a grand palazzo in Venice, which still stands today.
As the Barranti surname spread throughout Italy, it also began to appear in other parts of Europe, particularly in areas with strong Italian influence. However, the majority of people with this surname can trace their ancestry back to the regions of Tuscany and Umbria in central Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Barranti
Among Census respondents with the surname Barranti, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.8%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Barranti 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 Barranti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.3% · 88
- Hispanic or Latino9.8% · 10
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Barranti
Barranti 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
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-12 bearers (-9.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,170 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-18 bearers (-15.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 15,527 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #121,058 | 132 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-9.1%) | Down 18,170 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -18 bearers (-15.0%) | Down 15,527 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 Barranti 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 | #139,228 | #154,755 | -11.2% |
| Count | 120 | 102 | -15.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Barranti bearers went from 120 to 102 (-15.0% change). The surname moved down 15,527 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #154,755.
FAQ
Barranti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Barranti?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Barranti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Barranti?
Barranti ranks #154,755 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 102 people with the surname Barranti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), 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 Barranti.
Has Barranti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Barranti went from 120 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 18 (-15.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Barranti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Barranti, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.8%) and Black (1.0%). 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 Barranti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.3% (88 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Barranti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.3%), Hispanic (9.8%), Black (1.0%). 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 Barranti (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 Barranti mean?
A surname derived from an Italian word meaning "porter" or "gatekeeper". 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 Barranti (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 Barranti?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the surname Barranti at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.