2000
#14,792
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,841
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.68
Rare Last name
Bartolome
A patronymic surname derived from the given name Bartolomeo, the Italian form of Bartholomew, meaning "son of Talmai."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,811 Americans carry the last name Bartolome. That puts it at #12,140 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.82 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 121,933 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bartolome 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
2.8K
1 in 121,933
Census rank
#12,140
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.5K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,451 bearers of the surname Bartolome in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.82 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12140th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bartolome, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 69.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (19.6%) and White (6.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bartolome
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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bartolome
Among Census respondents with the surname Bartolome, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 69.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (19.6%) and White (6.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Bartolome 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 Bartolome surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander69.0% · 1,690
- Hispanic or Latino19.6% · 480
- White6.7% · 163
- Two or more races4.6% · 112
- Black or African American0.2% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bartolome
Bartolome 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
#12,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,601
+760 bearers (+41.3%)
Per 100,000 0.88
Rank movement Up 2,787 places
2020
#12,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,451
-150 bearers (-5.8%)
Per 100,000 0.82
Rank movement Down 135 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #14,792 | 1,841 | 0.68 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #12,005 | 2,601 | 0.88 | +760 bearers (+41.3%) | Up 2,787 places |
| 2020 | #12,140 | 2,451 | 0.82 | -150 bearers (-5.8%) | Down 135 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 Bartolome 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 | #12,005 | #12,140 | -1.1% |
| Count | 2,601 | 2,451 | -5.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.88 | 0.82 | -6.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bartolome bearers went from 2,601 to 2,451 (-5.8% change). The surname moved down 135 positions in the national ranking, going from #12,005 to #12,140.
FAQ
Bartolome surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bartolome?
Name Census estimates that about 2,811 living Americans carry the surname Bartolome. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 121,933 residents.
How common is Bartolome?
Bartolome ranks #12,140 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.82 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,451 people with the surname Bartolome. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,811), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.82 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.82 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Bartolome.
Has Bartolome become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bartolome went from 2,601 recorded bearers to 2,451. That is a decrease of 150 (-5.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #12,005 to #12,140.
What does the Census say about the background of Bartolome?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bartolome, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 69.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (19.6%) and White (6.7%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bartolome in the 2020 Census, accounting for 69.0% (1,690 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bartolome appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (69.0%), Hispanic (19.6%), White (6.7%). 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 Bartolome (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 Bartolome mean?
A patronymic surname derived from the given name Bartolomeo, the Italian form of Bartholomew, meaning "son of Talmai." 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 Bartolome (0.82 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 Bartolome?
See how many people have the last name Bartolome on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.