Barrasso
A habitational surname derived from a place name meaning 'barrel' or 'barrel maker'.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 480 Americans carry the last name Barrasso. That puts it at #49,365 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.14 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 714,072 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Barrasso surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
480
1 in 714,072
Census rank
#49,365
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
426
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 426 bearers of the surname Barrasso in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.14 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 49365th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Barrasso, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Barrasso
The surname Barrasso originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Basilicata. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "barrasso," which means "red clay" or "reddish earth." This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who lived or worked near areas with reddish soil.
The earliest recorded instances of the Barrasso surname can be traced back to the 16th century in various Italian records and documents. One notable example is Giovanni Barrasso, a renowned architect from Naples who lived in the late 16th century and contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in the city.
In the 17th century, the Barrasso surname appeared in the records of the city of Matera, located in the southern region of Basilicata. This region was known for its unique landscape and houses carved into the rocky terrain, which may have influenced the meaning of the name.
During the 18th century, the Barrasso family gained prominence in the town of Potenza, also in Basilicata. Records show that several members of the family held influential positions in local government and the church.
One notable figure from this era was Francesco Barrasso, born in 1732, who served as the mayor of Potenza and played a crucial role in the development of the town's infrastructure and public works.
In the 19th century, the Barrasso surname spread beyond Italy as Italian immigrants began to settle in other parts of the world. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in the United States was Andrea Barrasso, who was born in Naples in 1820 and immigrated to New York in the mid-1800s.
Another prominent figure was Giuseppe Barrasso, born in 1875 in the town of Melfi, Basilicata. He was a respected writer and journalist who published several works on the history and culture of his native region.
As the Barrasso family continued to grow and disperse, the surname became more widespread across various countries, including the United States, Argentina, and Canada, where it is still found today.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Barrasso
Among Census respondents with the surname Barrasso, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Barrasso bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Barrasso surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.5%
- Hispanic or Latino2.6%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Barrasso surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,365 | #49,365 | 0.0% |
| Count | 426 | 426 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Barrasso bearers went from 426 to 426 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #49,365 to #49,365.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Barrasso
FAQ
Barrasso surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Barrasso?
The surname Barrasso holds position #49,365 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 480 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.14 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Barrasso surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Barrasso, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.