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

Barrea, 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 Barrea surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barrea in America

Barrea is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barrea surname appeared 153 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 Barrea.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barrea 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 Barrea

The surname Barrea is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period, specifically the 13th and 14th centuries. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "barra," which means a bar or barrier, suggesting a possible connection to a location or occupation related to guarding or controlling access.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Barrea can be found in the historic town of Pescolanciano, located in the province of Isernia, in the southern region of Molise, Italy. It is speculated that the name may have derived from a local geographical feature, such as a defensive barrier or gate, in this area.

In the 14th century, there are records of individuals bearing the surname Barrea appearing in various Italian documents, including tax registers and legal proceedings. For instance, a certain Giovanni Barrea was documented as a landowner in the town of Vasto, in the Abruzzo region, during this time period.

The Barrea surname has also been associated with a few notable historical figures over the centuries. One such individual was Francesco Barrea, a renowned Italian architect and sculptor who lived during the 16th century (c. 1540-1609). He was responsible for designing and constructing several notable churches and palaces in the city of Naples.

Another prominent bearer of the Barrea surname was Vincenzo Barrea, a 17th-century Italian painter (c. 1630-1690) who was particularly known for his religious works and frescoes adorning various churches in the region of Campania.

In the 18th century, a certain Giuseppe Barrea (1734-1812) gained recognition as a prominent Italian jurist and legal scholar. He authored several influential legal treatises and served as a judge in the Kingdom of Naples.

Moving into the 19th century, the name Barrea became associated with the distinguished Italian politician and statesman, Francesco Paolo Barrea (1818-1890). He held various important positions, including serving as a member of the Italian parliament and as a minister in the government.

Additionally, the surname Barrea has been linked to several place names in Italy, such as the village of Barrea located in the province of L'Aquila, in the Abruzzo region, further reinforcing its geographical connections.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barrea

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

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

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