2000
#49,563
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 398
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.15
Very Rare Last name
Bartl
A surname derived from the Germanic personal name Bartholomew, meaning "plowman" or "farmer".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 525 Americans carry the last name Bartl. That puts it at #49,576 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 652,865 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bartl 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
525
1 in 652,865
Census rank
#49,576
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
458
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 458 bearers of the surname Bartl in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 49576th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bartl, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bartl
The surname BARTL is of German origin, originating in the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the medieval personal name Barthelomaeus, itself a variant of the biblical name Bartholomew. This name ultimately stems from the Aramaic "bar-Talmay," meaning "son of the furrow," a reference to a ploughman or farmer.
The earliest recorded instances of the BARTL surname can be found in various German records and chronicles from the 1300s. It was particularly prevalent in the regions of Bavaria, Franconia, and Swabia. Variants like Bartel and Bartels were also common, reflecting regional spelling differences.
In the 15th century, the BARTL name appeared in the town records of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans Bartl was documented as a respected citizen and merchant in 1472. Around the same time, a Johann Bartl was mentioned in the annals of Augsburg as a respected member of the city council.
The 16th century saw the emergence of notable individuals bearing the BARTL surname. One such figure was Kaspar Bartl (1508-1567), a renowned cartographer and mathematician from Nuremberg, who produced some of the earliest detailed maps of Germany and adjacent regions.
In the 17th century, the name BARTL gained prominence with the birth of Johann Valentin Bartl (1624-1697), a celebrated Baroque composer and organist from Saxony. His works, which included sacred and secular compositions, were widely performed and admired throughout central Europe.
Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, we find Johann Nepomuk Bartl (1798-1865), a prominent Austrian botanist and naturalist. Bartl made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and was a respected member of the Imperial Academy of Sciences in Vienna.
Another noteworthy individual was Matthias Bartl (1839-1912), a Bavarian architect and builder. Bartl designed several iconic buildings in Munich, including the Augustiner Keller, one of the city's most famous beer halls and restaurants.
Throughout history, the BARTL surname has been closely associated with various trades and professions, from farmers and merchants to artisans, scientists, and artists. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Germany, the name has since spread across Europe and beyond, carried by generations of bearers who have left their mark in various fields.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bartl
Among Census respondents with the surname Bartl, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Bartl 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 Bartl surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.9% · 421
- Hispanic or Latino4.6% · 21
- Two or more races2.0% · 9
- Black or African American0.9% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bartl
Bartl 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
#52,383
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 396
-2 bearers (-0.5%)
Per 100,000 0.13
Rank movement Down 2,820 places
2020
#49,576
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 458
+62 bearers (+15.7%)
Per 100,000 0.15
Rank movement Up 2,807 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #49,563 | 398 | 0.15 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #52,383 | 396 | 0.13 | -2 bearers (-0.5%) | Down 2,820 places |
| 2020 | #49,576 | 458 | 0.15 | +62 bearers (+15.7%) | Up 2,807 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 Bartl 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 | #52,383 | #49,576 | 5.4% |
| Count | 396 | 458 | 15.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.13 | 0.15 | 17.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bartl bearers went from 396 to 458 (+15.7% change). The surname moved up 2,807 positions in the national ranking, going from #52,383 to #49,576.
FAQ
Bartl surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bartl?
Name Census estimates that about 525 living Americans carry the surname Bartl. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 652,865 residents.
How common is Bartl?
Bartl ranks #49,576 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.15 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 458 people with the surname Bartl. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (525), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.15 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.15 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 Bartl.
Has Bartl become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bartl went from 396 recorded bearers to 458. That is an increase of 62 (+15.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #52,383 to #49,576.
What does the Census say about the background of Bartl?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bartl, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Bartl in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.9% (421 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bartl appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.9%), Hispanic (4.6%), Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Bartl (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 Bartl mean?
A surname derived from the Germanic personal name Bartholomew, meaning "plowman" 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 Bartl (0.15 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 are called Bartl?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Bartl on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.