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

Barsuglia, 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 Barsuglia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barsuglia in America

Barsuglia is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barsuglia surname appeared 110 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 Barsuglia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barsuglia 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 Barsuglia

The surname Barsuglia has its roots in the Italian region of Sicily. It is believed to have originated during the 13th or 14th century, derived from the Sicilian dialect word "varsugghia," which translates to "wild boar." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon an individual or family with a connection to hunting or forestry.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Barsuglia name can be found in a 15th-century document from the town of Palermo, where a certain Giovanni Barsuglia was listed as a landowner. This indicates that the family had already established a presence and likely held a respectable position within the community at that time.

The town of Baucina, located in the Sicilian province of Palermo, is believed to be the ancestral home of many Barsuglia families. Historical records show that the name was prevalent in this area, with several individuals bearing the surname appearing in local registries and documents throughout the 16th and 17th centuries.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Vincenzo Barsuglia (1741-1819) gained recognition as a prominent lawyer and judge in Palermo. His legal expertise and contributions to the local judiciary system earned him a respected reputation during his lifetime.

Another individual of note was Francesco Barsuglia (1829-1907), a Sicilian artist and painter known for his landscapes and scenes depicting rural life in Sicily. His works are still celebrated today and can be found in various art collections and museums across Italy.

During the 19th century, as immigration to the United States increased, several Barsuglia families made their way to the New World, seeking new opportunities and a better life. One such immigrant was Giuseppe Barsuglia (1853-1935), who settled in New York City and established a successful business as a merchant and importer.

As the Barsuglia name spread across different parts of the world, it underwent minor spelling variations, such as Barsugghia and Barsugghio, reflecting regional dialects and adaptations. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained firmly rooted in its Sicilian heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barsuglia

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

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

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