2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bartolomey
A surname derived from a given name of Italian or Greek origin meaning "son of Ptolemy".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Bartolomey. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bartolomey 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Bartolomey in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bartolomey, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 65.8%. The next largest groups are White (24.2%) and Black (4.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bartolomey
The surname Bartolomey is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the personal name Bartholomew, which itself comes from the Aramaic bar-Tolmai, meaning "son of the furrows." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have been tillers of the soil or agricultural workers.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. Here, the name appears as "Bartelmeu," likely referring to a landowner or tenant at the time.
By the 13th century, the name had evolved into its more modern spelling of "Bartolomey," as evidenced by records from the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, which document a certain William Bartolomey in 1275.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the Bartolomey family seemed to have been concentrated primarily in the southwestern counties of England, particularly Somerset and Devon. This is supported by references to individuals bearing the name in various local records and parish registers from the region.
One notable figure with the surname Bartolomey was John Bartolomey, a wealthy merchant and landowner from Bristol who lived during the late 15th century. His success in trade allowed him to amass considerable wealth and property, cementing the Bartolomey name among the gentry of the time.
Another historically significant individual was Sir William Bartolomey, a military commander who fought in the Wars of the Roses during the 15th century. He was knighted for his valor on the battlefield and gained renown for his leadership and strategic acumen.
In the 16th century, the Bartolomey family continued to play a role in English society, with members holding positions of influence in various professions and trades. One noteworthy figure was Thomas Bartolomey, a renowned scholar and poet who was educated at Oxford University and gained recognition for his literary works.
During the 17th century, the Bartolomeys were among the early settlers in the New World, with several individuals bearing the name appearing in colonial records from Virginia and Massachusetts. This marked the beginning of the Bartolomey legacy in the Americas, where the name would later flourish and spread to other regions.
Throughout its history, the surname Bartolomey has been associated with various place names and locations, reflecting the movement and settlement patterns of its bearers. Some examples include Bartolomey Manor in Somerset, Bartolomey Hill in Gloucestershire, and the village of Bartolomey Cross in Devon.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bartolomey
Among Census respondents with the surname Bartolomey, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 65.8%. The next largest groups are White (24.2%) and Black (4.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Bartolomey 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 Bartolomey surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino65.8% · 79
- White24.2% · 29
- Black or African American4.2% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.5% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bartolomey
Bartolomey 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
#126,018
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 136
+30 bearers (+28.3%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 17,829 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-16 bearers (-11.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,031 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #126,018 | 136 | 0.05 | +30 bearers (+28.3%) | Up 17,829 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-11.8%) | Down 16,031 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 Bartolomey 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 | #126,018 | #142,049 | -12.7% |
| Count | 136 | 120 | -11.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -19.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bartolomey bearers went from 136 to 120 (-11.8% change). The surname moved down 16,031 positions in the national ranking, going from #126,018 to #142,049.
FAQ
Bartolomey surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bartolomey?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Bartolomey. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Bartolomey?
Bartolomey ranks #142,049 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 120 people with the surname Bartolomey. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), 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 Bartolomey.
Has Bartolomey become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bartolomey went from 136 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 16 (-11.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #126,018 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Bartolomey?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bartolomey, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 65.8%. The next largest groups are White (24.2%) and Black (4.2%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bartolomey in the 2020 Census, accounting for 65.8% (79 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bartolomey appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (65.8%), White (24.2%), Black (4.2%). 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 Bartolomey (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 Bartolomey mean?
A surname derived from a given name of Italian or Greek origin meaning "son of Ptolemy". 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 Bartolomey (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 many Americans have the surname Bartolomey?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.