2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bartiromo
An Italian surname derived from a regional variant meaning "barn man" or "farmer."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Bartiromo. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bartiromo 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Bartiromo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bartiromo, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.4%) and Black (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bartiromo
The surname Bartiromo has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Calabria. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, between the 11th and 15th centuries. The name is derived from the Italian words "barro" meaning clay or mud, and "romo" which can refer to a person from Rome or someone who has settled in an area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bartiromo can be found in a document from the town of Nicastro, in the province of Catanzaro, Calabria, dated back to the 13th century. This document mentions a certain Gianfranco Bartiromo, who was a landowner in the region.
In the 14th century, the Bartiromo name appeared in several records related to the noble Sanseverino family, who held significant power and influence in the Kingdom of Naples during that time. These records suggest that members of the Bartiromo family served as trusted advisors or administrators for the Sanseverino clan.
During the Renaissance period, the Bartiromo name gained prominence in the city of Naples, where several individuals with this surname were known for their contributions to the arts and literature. One notable figure was Giulio Bartiromo, a renowned poet and playwright who lived in the late 16th century.
In the 17th century, a branch of the Bartiromo family relocated to the island of Sicily, where they established themselves in the town of Palermo. Here, the name became associated with the production of ceramics and pottery, reflecting the origins of the word "barro" (clay).
Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the Bartiromo surname. These include:
1. Antonio Bartiromo (1675-1747), a Sicilian architect known for his work on the Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi in Palermo.
2. Girolamo Bartiromo (1790-1858), an Italian painter and art teacher from Naples.
3. Giuseppe Bartiromo (1842-1912), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament.
4. Maria Bartiromo (born 1967), an American television journalist and author, best known for her work on financial news programs.
5. Domenico Bartiromo (1925-2002), an Italian sculptor and artist from Calabria, known for his works in bronze and marble.
While the Bartiromo name has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration. However, the historical significance and cultural connections of this surname remain deeply rooted in the regions of Campania, Calabria, and Sicily.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bartiromo
Among Census respondents with the surname Bartiromo, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.4%) and Black (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Bartiromo 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 Bartiromo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.9% · 94
- Hispanic or Latino8.4% · 9
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bartiromo
Bartiromo 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
#135,593
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
+13 bearers (+11.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,148 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-17 bearers (-13.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,046 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #135,593 | 124 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+11.7%) | Up 3,148 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -17 bearers (-13.7%) | Down 16,046 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 Bartiromo 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 | #135,593 | #151,639 | -11.8% |
| Count | 124 | 107 | -13.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bartiromo bearers went from 124 to 107 (-13.7% change). The surname moved down 16,046 positions in the national ranking, going from #135,593 to #151,639.
FAQ
Bartiromo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bartiromo?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Bartiromo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Bartiromo?
Bartiromo ranks #151,639 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 107 people with the surname Bartiromo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), 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 Bartiromo.
Has Bartiromo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bartiromo went from 124 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 17 (-13.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #135,593 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Bartiromo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bartiromo, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.4%) and Black (1.9%). 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 Bartiromo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.9% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bartiromo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.9%), Hispanic (8.4%), Black (1.9%). 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 Bartiromo (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 Bartiromo mean?
An Italian surname derived from a regional variant meaning "barn man" or "farmer." 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 Bartiromo (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 Bartiromo?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how common the surname Bartiromo is at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.