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

Barrita, 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 Barrita surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barrita in America

Barrita is the 56836th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barrita surname appeared 359 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 Barrita.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barrita 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 Barrita

The surname Barrita has its origins in Spain, specifically in the Basque region, which encompasses parts of northeastern Spain and southwestern France. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, likely between the 11th and 13th centuries.

The name Barrita is derived from the Basque word "barra," meaning "bar" or "rod," and the diminutive suffix "-ita," indicating a smaller or more affectionate form. This suggests that the surname may have initially been used to identify an individual who worked with bars or rods, possibly in a trade such as blacksmithing or metalworking.

While there are no definitive records of the earliest known use of the surname Barrita, it is reasonable to assume that it appeared in various local documents and records of the time, particularly in the Basque provinces of Spain and the neighboring regions of France.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the surname Barrita was Juan Barrita, a blacksmith who lived in the town of Vitoria-Gasteiz, in the Basque Country, during the late 15th century. His name appears in several municipal records related to his trade and property ownership.

Another notable bearer of the surname was María Barrita, a renowned weaver and textile artist from the town of Lekeitio, in the province of Bizkaia, Spain. She lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries and was renowned for her intricate tapestries, which were commissioned by wealthy patrons throughout the region.

In the 18th century, Pedro Barrita, a merchant and ship owner from the coastal town of Bermeo, in Bizkaia, gained prominence for his successful trading ventures with the Americas and other parts of Europe. His name is documented in various shipping manifests and business records from that era.

During the 19th century, José Barrita, a writer and educator from San Sebastián, in the Basque province of Gipuzkoa, made significant contributions to the preservation of Basque language and culture through his literary works and teachings. He was born in 1812 and died in 1887.

Another notable figure was Catalina Barrita, a philanthropist and social activist from the town of Bilbao, who lived from 1845 to 1928. She dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of underprivileged communities in the Basque region and established several charitable organizations and educational initiatives.

While the surname Barrita has its roots in the Basque region, it has since spread to other parts of Spain and beyond, as individuals with this surname migrated and settled in different areas over the centuries. However, its origin and connection to the Basque culture and language remain an integral part of its heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barrita

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

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

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