2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Barteaux
A French surname derived from the Old French "bartol", meaning a tavern-keeper or innkeeper.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Barteaux. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Barteaux 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Barteaux in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Barteaux, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (4.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Barteaux
The surname Barteaux has its origins in France, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the late 16th century. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Jean Barteaux, who was born in the village of Saint-Brieuc in the Brittany region of northwestern France in 1578.
Barteaux is believed to be a variant of the French surname Barthelemy, derived from the ancient Greek name Bartholomaios, meaning "son of the furrow." This was likely an occupational name referring to someone who worked as a farmer or plowman. Over time, the name evolved through various regional spellings such as Bartaux, Barteau, and ultimately Barteaux.
Historical records indicate that members of the Barteaux family were among the early French settlers who migrated to the Canadian province of Acadia (now Nova Scotia) in the 17th century. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in North America was Pierre Barteaux, who was born in Port-Royal, Acadia, in 1645.
The Barteaux surname also appears in the 1686 Census of Acadia, which documented the presence of several families bearing the name in the region. This census provides valuable insight into the early history and distribution of the Barteaux surname in North America.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the Barteaux surname:
1. Jacques Barteaux (1620-1698), one of the first French settlers in Acadia and a prominent member of the community in Port-Royal.
2. Marie Barteaux (1670-1742), a French settler in Acadia who was captured by the British during the Acadian Expulsion of 1755.
3. Joseph Barteaux (1789-1868), a French-Canadian farmer and politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia.
4. Édouard Barteaux (1858-1924), a Canadian lawyer, journalist, and politician who served as a member of the House of Commons of Canada.
5. Henri Barteaux (1892-1964), a French-Canadian artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraits of life in rural Quebec.
These are just a few examples of individuals with the Barteaux surname who have left their mark on history, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse backgrounds associated with this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Barteaux
Among Census respondents with the surname Barteaux, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (4.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Barteaux 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 Barteaux surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White80.0% · 84
- Hispanic or Latino8.6% · 9
- American Indian and Alaska Native4.8% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.8% · 4
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Barteaux
Barteaux 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
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
+2 bearers (+2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 7,996 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
+3 bearers (+2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,443 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | +2 bearers (+2.0%) | Down 7,996 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.9%) | Up 5,443 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 Barteaux 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 | #158,432 | #152,989 | 3.4% |
| Count | 102 | 105 | 2.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 17.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Barteaux bearers went from 102 to 105 (+2.9% change). The surname moved up 5,443 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #152,989.
FAQ
Barteaux surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Barteaux?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Barteaux. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Barteaux?
Barteaux ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 105 people with the surname Barteaux. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Barteaux.
Has Barteaux become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Barteaux went from 102 recorded bearers to 105. That is an increase of 3 (+2.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Barteaux?
Among Census respondents with the surname Barteaux, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (4.8%). 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 Barteaux in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.0% (84 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Barteaux appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (80.0%), Hispanic (8.6%), American Indian/Alaska Native (4.8%). 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 Barteaux (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 Barteaux mean?
A French surname derived from the Old French "bartol", meaning a tavern-keeper or innkeeper. 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 Barteaux (0.04 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 Barteaux?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.