2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Barzano
A place name referring to a town in northern Italy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Barzano. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Barzano 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Barzano in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Barzano, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Barzano
The surname "BARZANO" is of Italian origin, originating in the northern regions of Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "barzano," meaning "barren land" or "wasteland." This suggests that the name may have originated from a family or individual associated with a barren or uncultivated area.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be traced back to the 13th century, where it appears in various historical documents and records from the regions of Lombardy and Veneto. One notable example is a record from the city of Brescia, dated 1275, mentioning a certain "Giovanni Barzano" as a landowner.
The name "BARZANO" may also have connections to certain place names or locations within Italy. For instance, there is a small village called Barzanò in the province of Lecco, Lombardy, which shares a similar spelling and pronunciation to the surname. It is possible that the surname originated from this or a similar location.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the surname "BARZANO." One such figure was Andrea Barzano (1555-1621), an Italian painter and architect from the city of Bergamo. He was known for his contributions to the Baroque architectural style and his works can be found in various churches and buildings across northern Italy.
Another prominent individual was Bartolomeo Barzano (1690-1768), a Venetian philosopher and theologian. He was a respected scholar of his time and authored several works on philosophy and theology, contributing to the intellectual discourse of the 18th century.
In the 19th century, Giuseppe Barzano (1825-1892) was an Italian politician and lawyer from Piedmont. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was involved in the unification of Italy under the House of Savoy.
Moving into the 20th century, Maria Barzano (1905-1995) was an Italian actress and film star who appeared in numerous Italian and international productions during the golden age of Italian cinema.
Lastly, Enrico Barzano (1931-2017) was a renowned Italian opera singer and tenor. He performed in various opera houses across Europe and was particularly acclaimed for his interpretations of roles in operas by Verdi and Puccini.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname "BARZANO" throughout history, showcasing the surname's Italian roots and its presence across various fields and professions over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Barzano
Among Census respondents with the surname Barzano, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Barzano 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 Barzano surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.7% · 110
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Barzano
Barzano 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
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+12 bearers (+11.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,800 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-2 bearers (-1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,649 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | +12 bearers (+11.4%) | Up 2,800 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.7%) | Down 3,649 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 Barzano 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 | #142,108 | #145,757 | -2.6% |
| Count | 117 | 115 | -1.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Barzano bearers went from 117 to 115 (-1.7% change). The surname moved down 3,649 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #145,757.
FAQ
Barzano surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Barzano?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Barzano. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Barzano?
Barzano ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Barzano. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Barzano.
Has Barzano become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Barzano went from 117 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Barzano?
Among Census respondents with the surname Barzano, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.6%) and Black (0.9%). 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 Barzano in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.7% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Barzano appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.7%), Hispanic (2.6%), Black (0.9%). 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 Barzano (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 Barzano mean?
A place name referring to a town in northern Italy. 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 Barzano (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 people are called Barzano?
Want to know how many people have the surname Barzano? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.