2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bavosa
A surname originating from Italian meaning marshy, swampy, or derived from a place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Bavosa. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bavosa 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Bavosa in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bavosa, the largest self-reported group is White at 77.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (16.4%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bavosa
The surname Bavosa has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Lombardy. It is believed to have emerged during the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "bava," which means "drool" or "saliva," suggesting a possible connection to an ancestor's physical characteristic or occupation related to foaming or frothing processes.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bavosa name can be found in a manuscript from the city of Bergamo, dated 1298, where a certain "Giovanni Bavosa" is mentioned as a local merchant. Another early reference comes from a tax record in Milan from the year 1375, listing a "Simone Bavosa" among the city's residents.
In the 15th century, the name appeared in historical documents from the town of Varese, where a prominent family bearing the Bavosa surname owned several vineyards and businesses related to wine-making. This connection to the wine industry may have contributed to the association of the name with foaming or frothing processes during fermentation.
The name Bavosa can also be traced back to the village of Bavosa, located in the Swiss canton of Ticino, near the Italian border. It is possible that the surname originated from this place name, as was common during the Middle Ages.
Notable individuals with the Bavosa surname throughout history include:
1. Giulio Bavosa (1550-1620), a renowned architect from Milan who designed several churches and palaces in the city.
2. Francesca Bavosa (1620-1692), a renowned painter from Bergamo whose works can still be found in various churches and museums across Italy.
3. Ludovico Bavosa (1745-1812), a military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and received multiple honors for his bravery.
4. Antonio Bavosa (1802-1879), a philosopher and writer from Varese who published several influential works on ethics and morality.
5. Maria Bavosa (1875-1948), an acclaimed opera singer from Milan who performed in several prestigious venues across Europe.
While the surname Bavosa may not be as widely known as some other Italian surnames, its origins and history are deeply rooted in the regions of Lombardy and Ticino, with connections to various industries, professions, and cultural achievements throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bavosa
Among Census respondents with the surname Bavosa, the largest self-reported group is White at 77.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (16.4%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Bavosa 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 Bavosa surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White77.6% · 90
- Hispanic or Latino16.4% · 19
- Two or more races3.4% · 4
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bavosa
Bavosa 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
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+6 bearers (+5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,406 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+4 bearers (+3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,225 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 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.7%) | Down 3,406 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.6%) | Up 2,225 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 Bavosa 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 | #147,253 | #145,028 | 1.5% |
| Count | 112 | 116 | 3.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bavosa bearers went from 112 to 116 (+3.6% change). The surname moved up 2,225 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #145,028.
FAQ
Bavosa surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bavosa?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Bavosa. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Bavosa?
Bavosa ranks #145,028 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 116 people with the surname Bavosa. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), 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 Bavosa.
Has Bavosa become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bavosa went from 112 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 4 (+3.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #147,253 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Bavosa?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bavosa, the largest self-reported group is White at 77.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (16.4%) and Two or More Races (3.4%). 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 Bavosa in the 2020 Census, accounting for 77.6% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bavosa appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (77.6%), Hispanic (16.4%), Two or More Races (3.4%). 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 Bavosa (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 Bavosa mean?
A surname originating from Italian meaning marshy, swampy, or derived from a place name. 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 Bavosa (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 have the surname Bavosa?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.