2000
#132,259
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bartole
A surname derived from a nickname for a person with a prominent beard.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Bartole. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bartole 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Bartole in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bartole, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.7%) and Two or More Races (3.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bartole
The surname "BARTOLE" originates from the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Florence and Tuscany. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "barto," which means "bearded," suggesting that it may have been originally given as a nickname to individuals with prominent facial hair.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "BARTOLE" can be found in the Florentine merchant records from the late 14th century. These records mention a certain "Bartolomeo Bartole," a successful trader who dealt in silk and spices from the East. This suggests that the name was already in use among the prosperous merchant class of the time.
During the Renaissance period, the name "BARTOLE" gained some prominence in the arts and literature. In the early 16th century, a poet and scholar named "Girolamo Bartole" (1475-1555) was known for his works celebrating the beauty of Tuscany and its landscapes. His poetry collection, "Rime Toscane," was widely appreciated in literary circles of the time.
In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname "BARTOLE" was "Antonio Bartole" (1599-1677), a skilled architect and engineer from Florence. He was responsible for the design and construction of several important churches and palaces in the city, including the magnificent Palazzo Bartole, which still stands today as a testament to his architectural prowess.
Moving forward to the 19th century, we find a famous Italian explorer and naturalist named "Giuseppe Bartole" (1813-1882). He was known for his expeditions to remote regions of South America, where he documented numerous species of plants and animals previously unknown to science. His writings and collections contributed significantly to the field of natural history during that era.
Another notable figure bearing the surname "BARTOLE" was "Luciana Bartole" (1928-2015), a renowned Italian opera singer and vocal coach. Born in Verona, she enjoyed a successful career as a soprano, performing at some of the world's most prestigious opera houses. Later in life, she dedicated herself to teaching and mentoring aspiring young singers, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of classical music.
Throughout its history, the surname "BARTOLE" has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, artists, architects, explorers, and musicians. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Italy, the name has left an indelible mark on the cultural fabric of the region and beyond.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bartole
Among Census respondents with the surname Bartole, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.7%) and Two or More Races (3.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Bartole 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 Bartole surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White81.6% · 84
- Hispanic or Latino9.7% · 10
- Two or more races3.9% · 4
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bartole
Bartole 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
-16 bearers (-13.6%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 26,173 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 4,250 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #132,259 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -16 bearers (-13.6%) | Down 26,173 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Up 4,250 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 Bartole 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 | #154,182 | 2.7% |
| Count | 102 | 103 | 1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 14.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bartole bearers went from 102 to 103 (+1.0% change). The surname moved up 4,250 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #154,182.
FAQ
Bartole surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bartole?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Bartole. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Bartole?
Bartole ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 103 people with the surname Bartole. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Bartole.
Has Bartole become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bartole went from 102 recorded bearers to 103. That is an increase of 1 (+1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Bartole?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bartole, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.7%) and Two or More Races (3.9%). 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 Bartole in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.6% (84 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bartole appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (81.6%), Hispanic (9.7%), Two or More Races (3.9%). 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 Bartole (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 Bartole mean?
A surname derived from a nickname for a person with a prominent beard. 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 Bartole (0.03 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 have the last name Bartole?
Want to know how common the surname Bartole is? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.