2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bartholdi
A surname derived from the town of Bartholdy in Franconia, Germany.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Bartholdi. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bartholdi 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Bartholdi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bartholdi, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bartholdi
The surname BARTHOLDI is of French origin, originating in the region of Alsace. The name is derived from the Germanic personal name Barthold, which is a combination of the elements "bard" meaning "battle" and "hold" meaning "ruler" or "protector." The name likely emerged in the early Middle Ages and was initially associated with individuals of higher social standing or warriors.
The earliest known record of the surname BARTHOLDI dates back to the 13th century, where it appears in various medieval documents and records from the Alsace region. Some of these documents include land ownership records and municipal records from cities such as Strasbourg and Colmar.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname BARTHOLDI was Jean BARTHOLDI (c. 1470 - 1536), a renowned sculptor and architect from Colmar. He is best known for his work on the Cathedral of Strasbourg, where he contributed to the intricate stone carvings and architectural details.
In the 17th century, the BARTHOLDI family gained prominence in the town of Colmar, where several members held important positions in the local government and judiciary. One such individual was Jean-Jacques BARTHOLDI (1620 - 1695), who served as the mayor of Colmar from 1675 to 1685.
The most famous bearer of the BARTHOLDI surname is undoubtedly Frédéric Auguste BARTHOLDI (1834 - 1904), the renowned French sculptor best known for designing the Statue of Liberty. Born in Colmar, BARTHOLDI's iconic statue was a gift from France to the United States and has become one of the most recognizable symbols of freedom and democracy.
Another notable BARTHOLDI was Auguste BARTHOLDI (1859 - 1924), a painter and sculptor who was the nephew of Frédéric Auguste BARTHOLDI. Auguste BARTHOLDI was known for his portraits and allegorical works, and his sculptures can be found in various cities across France.
In more recent history, Marthe BARTHOLDI (1904 - 1986) was a French journalist and writer who gained recognition for her works on art and culture. She was also a descendant of the famous sculptor Frédéric Auguste BARTHOLDI.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bartholdi
Among Census respondents with the surname Bartholdi, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Bartholdi 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 Bartholdi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.0% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino4.5% · 5
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bartholdi
Bartholdi appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+3 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,182 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.8%) | Up 3,182 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 Bartholdi 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 | #152,628 | #149,446 | 2.1% |
| Count | 107 | 110 | 2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bartholdi bearers went from 107 to 110 (+2.8% change). The surname moved up 3,182 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #149,446.
FAQ
Bartholdi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bartholdi?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Bartholdi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Bartholdi?
Bartholdi ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Bartholdi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Bartholdi.
Has Bartholdi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bartholdi went from 107 recorded bearers to 110. That is an increase of 3 (+2.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Bartholdi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bartholdi, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) 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 Bartholdi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.0% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bartholdi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.0%), Hispanic (4.5%), 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 Bartholdi (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 Bartholdi mean?
A surname derived from the town of Bartholdy in Franconia, Germany. 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 Bartholdi (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 common is the surname Bartholdi?
See how many people have the surname Bartholdi on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.