2000
#7,145
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,313
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.60
Rare Last name
Barta
A Hungarian occupational surname referring to a woodcutter or lumberjack.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 4,760 Americans carry the last name Barta. That puts it at #7,690 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.39 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 72,007 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Barta 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Barta with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
4.8K
1 in 72,007
Census rank
#7,690
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,151 bearers of the surname Barta in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.39 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 7690th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Barta, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.4%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Barta
The surname BARTA has its origins in the Czech Republic, and it can be traced back to the Middle Ages. The name is believed to be derived from the Czech word "barta," which means a small farm or a clearing in a forest. This suggests that the name was originally associated with people who lived on small farms or in areas where forests had been cleared for agricultural purposes.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BARTA can be found in a manuscript from the 14th century, which mentions a man named Jan Barta, who was a farmer living in a village near Prague. This document provides valuable insight into the early use of the name and its connection to rural life and agricultural activities.
In the 15th century, the name BARTA appeared in several historical records, including tax registers and land ownership documents. These records often included details about the individuals' professions, properties, and locations, providing a glimpse into the lives of those who bore this surname during that period.
A notable individual from the 16th century was Vaclav Barta, a renowned blacksmith who lived in the town of Kutna Hora. His skills were highly sought after, and he was recognized for his exceptional craftsmanship in metalworking. Vaclav Barta's name has been preserved in local historical accounts, showcasing the significance of the BARTA surname in the region.
During the 17th century, the BARTA surname became more widespread, and its variations, such as Bartak and Bartová, emerged. One notable figure from this era was Jan Bartak, a prominent landowner and farmer who owned vast tracts of land in the Bohemian countryside. His name appears in several land deeds and property records, indicating his influential status and the importance of the BARTA surname in the agricultural community.
The 18th century saw the rise of Jan Barta, a respected scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of ethics and moral philosophy. His writings and teachings had a lasting impact on the intellectual landscape of the time, further elevating the recognition of the BARTA surname.
In the 19th century, the BARTA surname gained prominence in the arts and literature. Frantisek Barta, a celebrated poet and writer, was born in 1822 and is recognized for his lyrical works that captured the beauty of the Czech countryside and the lives of rural people. His works have become an important part of the Czech literary canon and continue to be studied and appreciated to this day.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Barta
Among Census respondents with the surname Barta, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.4%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Barta 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 Barta surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.5% · 3,797
- Hispanic or Latino4.4% · 184
- Two or more races2.7% · 111
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 30
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 17
- Black or African American0.3% · 12
Timeline
Historical Census data for Barta
Barta 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
#7,151
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,678
+365 bearers (+8.5%)
Per 100,000 1.59
Rank movement Down 6 places
2020
#7,690
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,151
-527 bearers (-11.3%)
Per 100,000 1.39
Rank movement Down 539 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #7,145 | 4,313 | 1.60 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #7,151 | 4,678 | 1.59 | +365 bearers (+8.5%) | Down 6 places |
| 2020 | #7,690 | 4,151 | 1.39 | -527 bearers (-11.3%) | Down 539 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 Barta 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 | #7,151 | #7,690 | -7.5% |
| Count | 4,678 | 4,151 | -11.3% |
| Per 100K | 1.59 | 1.39 | -12.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Barta bearers went from 4,678 to 4,151 (-11.3% change). The surname moved down 539 positions in the national ranking, going from #7,151 to #7,690.
FAQ
Barta surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Barta?
Name Census estimates that about 4,760 living Americans carry the surname Barta. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 72,007 residents.
How common is Barta?
Barta ranks #7,690 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.39 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 4,151 people with the surname Barta. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (4,760), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.39 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.39 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Barta.
Has Barta become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Barta went from 4,678 recorded bearers to 4,151. That is a decrease of 527 (-11.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #7,151 to #7,690.
What does the Census say about the background of Barta?
Among Census respondents with the surname Barta, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.4%) and Two or More Races (2.7%). 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 Barta in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.5% (3,797 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Barta appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.5%), Hispanic (4.4%), Two or More Races (2.7%). 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 Barta (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 Barta mean?
A Hungarian occupational surname referring to a woodcutter or lumberjack. 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 Barta (1.39 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 Americans have the surname Barta?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.