2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Barsuglia
A surname derived from a place name in Italy, possibly indicating origin or residence.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Barsuglia. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Barsuglia surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Barsuglia in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Barsuglia, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.0%) and Hispanic (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Barsuglia
Among Census respondents with the surname Barsuglia, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.0%) and Hispanic (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Barsuglia bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Barsuglia surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.0% · 88
- Two or more races6.0% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino3.0% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.0% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Barsuglia
Barsuglia appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+8 bearers (+7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,151 places
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-10 bearers (-9.1%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 6,287 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.8%) | Down 1,151 places |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -10 bearers (-9.1%) | Down 6,287 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Barsuglia surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #149,395 | #155,682 | -4.2% |
| Count | 110 | 100 | -9.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Barsuglia bearers went from 110 to 100 (-9.1% change). The surname moved down 6,287 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #155,682.
FAQ
Barsuglia surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Barsuglia?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Barsuglia. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Barsuglia?
Barsuglia ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 100 people with the surname Barsuglia. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Barsuglia.
Has Barsuglia become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Barsuglia went from 110 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 10 (-9.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #149,395 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Barsuglia?
Among Census respondents with the surname Barsuglia, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.0%) and Hispanic (3.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Barsuglia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.0% (88 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Barsuglia appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.0%), Two or More Races (6.0%), Hispanic (3.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Barsuglia (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Barsuglia mean?
A surname derived from a place name in Italy, possibly indicating origin or residence. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Barsuglia (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Barsuglia?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.