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

Barrino, 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 Barrino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barrino in America

Barrino is the 52037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barrino surname appeared 399 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 Barrino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barrino 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 Barrino

The surname Barrino is believed to have originated in Italy. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin word "barro," which means "clay" or "mud." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked with clay or mud, such as a potter or a brick-maker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Barrino dates back to the 13th century, when it appeared in historical records from the region of Tuscany, particularly in the areas around Florence and Siena. It is thought that the name may have been derived from a place name or a topographic feature, as was common during that time.

In the 14th century, the name Barrino can be found in various documents and manuscripts from the Venetian Republic. This indicates that the name had spread to other parts of Italy, possibly due to migration or trade.

During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals bearing the surname Barrino emerged. One such figure was Antonio Barrino (1457-1524), a renowned painter and architect from Venice, who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in the city.

Another prominent figure was Giulio Barrino (1528-1598), a scholar and humanist from Padua. He was renowned for his work in the fields of literature and philosophy, and his writings influenced many intellectuals of his time.

In the 17th century, the name Barrino appeared in records from the Kingdom of Naples, where it was associated with several noble families. One of these was the Barrino family of Salerno, who held significant landholdings and political influence in the region.

As the centuries passed, the Barrino surname continued to spread throughout Italy and beyond. In the 19th century, Giuseppe Barrino (1810-1884), a renowned Italian composer and musician, gained recognition for his operas and other musical compositions.

Another notable individual was Matilde Barrino (1879-1951), an Italian writer and feminist from Turin. She was a pioneering figure in the fight for women's rights and played a crucial role in the suffrage movement in Italy.

While the surname Barrino is most commonly associated with Italy, it has also been found in other parts of the world, likely due to immigration and cultural exchange. However, its origins and historical connections remain firmly rooted in the Italian peninsula, where it has left an indelible mark over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barrino

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

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

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