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

Bartolon, 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 Bartolon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bartolon in America

Bartolon is the 38801st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bartolon surname appeared 569 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bartolon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bartolon 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 Bartolon

The surname BARTOLON has its origins in Italy, where it emerged during the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the personal name "Bartolo," which was a diminutive form of the Italian name "Bartolomeo." The name Bartolomeo itself was derived from the Aramaic "Bar-Tolmai," meaning "son of the furrows," referring to a ploughman or farmer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BARTOLON can be found in the city of Venice, where a merchant named Giovanni BARTOLON was listed in official records dating back to the 14th century. The name also appeared in various documents from the nearby regions of Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia during this time.

In the 15th century, the surname BARTOLON was present in the town of Treviso, where a notable figure named Marco BARTOLON was a prominent landowner and local official. His legacy is documented in several manuscripts and records from that era.

As the surname spread across Italy, it underwent various spelling variations, including BARTOLONI, BARTOLONE, and BARTOLONI. These variants were often influenced by regional dialects and local naming conventions.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname BARTOLON was Girolamo BARTOLON, a Venetian painter who lived from 1485 to 1555. His works can be found in several churches and galleries across Northern Italy.

In the 16th century, a scholar named Pietro BARTOLON gained recognition for his contributions to the study of classical literature. He was born in Padua in 1510 and spent much of his life teaching and writing in various universities across Italy.

During the 17th century, the BARTOLON family had established a presence in the city of Verona, where a notable member named Antonio BARTOLON served as a respected lawyer and judge. His legal expertise was highly sought after, and he played a significant role in shaping local laws and jurisprudence.

Another prominent figure with the surname BARTOLON was Elisabetta BARTOLON, a famous opera singer who was born in Milan in 1735. She performed in major theaters across Europe and was renowned for her exceptional vocal talents.

In the 19th century, a notable architect named Francesco BARTOLON left his mark on the city of Venice with his innovative designs and contributions to the city's architectural landscape. Several of his buildings, including the Palazzo BARTOLON, still stand as a testament to his skill and vision.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bartolon

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

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 Bartolon 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 Bartolon 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 Bartolon was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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