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

Bauta, 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 Bauta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bauta in America

Bauta is the 81458th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bauta surname appeared 232 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 Bauta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bauta 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 Bauta

The surname Bauta is believed to have originated in the Venetian region of Italy during the 16th century. It is derived from the Venetian word "bauta," which refers to a distinctive type of mask worn during the Venetian Carnival. The bauta was a black mask that covered the entire face, leaving only a small opening for the eyes and nose.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Bauta can be found in the archives of the Venetian Republic, where a certain Giovanni Bauta is mentioned as a respected mask maker in the year 1539. It is likely that the surname was initially given to individuals who specialized in crafting or selling these iconic Venetian masks.

During the height of the Venetian Carnival in the 17th and 18th centuries, the Bauta surname became more widespread among families involved in the production and trade of carnival masks and costumes. The name also appeared in various legal documents and contracts related to the mask-making industry.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Antonio Bauta (1735-1812) gained recognition as a skilled sculptor and woodcarver, known for his intricate carvings of bauta masks and other Venetian artistic pieces.

Another prominent individual bearing the Bauta surname was Mariana Bauta (1790-1867), a celebrated Venetian opera singer who performed in some of the most prestigious theaters across Europe during the early 19th century.

As the Venetian Republic declined and the tradition of the Carnival waned, members of the Bauta family began to disperse throughout Italy and other parts of Europe, carrying their surname with them.

In the late 19th century, Giuseppe Bauta (1851-1928), a descendant of the Venetian Bauta family, became a respected scholar and author, publishing several works on the history and cultural significance of the Venetian Carnival and its iconic masks.

While the Bauta surname is no longer as prevalent as it once was in Venice, it can still be found among Italian families with roots in the Venetian region, serving as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and artistry of the Venetian Carnival.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bauta

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

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

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