Find out how popular the last name Bartolomé is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bartolomé.

Bartolomé, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bartolomé surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bartolomé in America

Bartolomé is the 12005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bartolomé surname appeared 2,601 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Bartolomé.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bartolomé to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bartolomé

The surname Bartolome is of Spanish and Portuguese origin, derived from the personal name Bartolomé, which comes from the Aramaic name Bar-Tolmai, meaning "son of the furrows" or "son of the fertile soil." This name was borne by one of the Twelve Apostles in the New Testament.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Bartolome can be traced back to the 13th century in Spain and Portugal, where it was likely used as a patronymic name, indicating the person was the son of someone named Bartolomé. During this time, the Iberian Peninsula was a melting pot of cultures, with influences from the Romans, Visigoths, and Moors, which contributed to the development of surnames in the region.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Bartolome was Bartolomé de las Casas (1484-1566), a Spanish Dominican friar and historian. He is renowned for his advocacy for the rights of Native Americans and his criticism of the Spanish colonization of the West Indies.

Another prominent individual with the surname Bartolome was Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617-1682), a Spanish Baroque painter known for his religious works and genre scenes. His paintings, such as "Immaculate Conception" and "Two Women at a Window," are celebrated for their realism and depiction of everyday life.

In the 19th century, Bartolomé Mitre (1821-1906), an Argentine statesman, military leader, and author, made significant contributions to the development of his country. He served as the President of Argentina from 1862 to 1868 and is credited with establishing the modern Argentine state.

Bartolomé Blanche (1879-1968), a Spanish artist and sculptor, is renowned for his work in the Noucentisme style, which emphasized classical forms and Mediterranean themes. His sculptures, such as "Descent from the Cross" and "The Bather," are highly regarded for their technical mastery and artistic vision.

In the realm of literature, Bartolomé Gallardo (1776-1852), a Spanish bibliographer and scholar, made significant contributions to the study of Spanish literature and bibliography. His work, "Ensayo de una Biblioteca Española de Libros Raros y Curiosos" (Essay on a Spanish Library of Rare and Curious Books), is a seminal work in the field.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the surname Bartolome throughout history, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse contributions of those who share this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bartolomé

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bartolomé.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bartolomé was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bartolomé has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bartolomé was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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