2000
#135,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bertagnole
An Italian surname derived from the word "bertagna," meaning a hunting blind or thicket.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Bertagnole. 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 Bertagnole 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 Bertagnole 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 Bertagnole, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bertagnole
The surname BERTAGNOLE has its origins in Northern Italy, specifically in the region of Piedmont. It is believed to have emerged during the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "bertagnola," which refers to a type of fortified structure or watchtower commonly found in rural areas.
One of the earliest known records of the BERTAGNOLE surname dates back to the 15th century, when it appeared in a register of landowners in the town of Biella, located in the province of Piedmont. This suggests that the name may have originated from a family or individuals who were involved in the construction or maintenance of such fortifications.
During the Renaissance period, the BERTAGNOLE name gained some prominence in the region of Piedmont. Notably, Gian Battista BERTAGNOLE, a skilled architect born in 1480, was responsible for designing several notable buildings in the city of Turin, including the Church of San Salvario and the Palazzo Madama.
In the 17th century, the BERTAGNOLE family expanded its influence beyond Piedmont. Pietro BERTAGNOLE, born in 1612, was a respected scholar and author who published works on philosophy and theology. He spent a significant part of his life in Rome, where he served as a tutor to noble families.
The 18th century saw the BERTAGNOLE name appear in various historical records throughout Northern Italy. One notable figure was Giulio BERTAGNOLE, born in 1735, who was a prominent lawyer and judge in the city of Milan. His legal expertise and integrity earned him a reputation as one of the most respected jurists of his time.
As the centuries passed, the BERTAGNOLE surname spread to other parts of Italy and even beyond its borders. In the 19th century, Giuseppe BERTAGNOLE, born in 1819, was a celebrated painter from Turin whose works were exhibited in galleries across Europe, including the prestigious Louvre in Paris.
While the BERTAGNOLE name has become less common in modern times, its historical significance and connection to the rich cultural heritage of Northern Italy remains intact. The surname serves as a reminder of the region's architectural legacy and the contributions of its bearers to various fields throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bertagnole
Among Census respondents with the surname Bertagnole, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Bertagnole 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 Bertagnole surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.8% · 115
- Two or more races3.3% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bertagnole
Bertagnole 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
#120,187
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 144
+30 bearers (+26.3%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 15,650 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-24 bearers (-16.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,862 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #135,837 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #120,187 | 144 | 0.05 | +30 bearers (+26.3%) | Up 15,650 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -24 bearers (-16.7%) | Down 21,862 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 Bertagnole 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 | #120,187 | #142,049 | -18.2% |
| Count | 144 | 120 | -16.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -19.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bertagnole bearers went from 144 to 120 (-16.7% change). The surname moved down 21,862 positions in the national ranking, going from #120,187 to #142,049.
FAQ
Bertagnole surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bertagnole?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Bertagnole. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Bertagnole?
Bertagnole 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 Bertagnole. 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 Bertagnole.
Has Bertagnole become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bertagnole went from 144 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 24 (-16.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #120,187 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Bertagnole?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bertagnole, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (0.8%). 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 Bertagnole in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.8% (115 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bertagnole appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.8%), Two or More Races (3.3%), Hispanic (0.8%). 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 Bertagnole (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 Bertagnole mean?
An Italian surname derived from the word "bertagna," meaning a hunting blind or thicket. 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 Bertagnole (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 common is the surname Bertagnole?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the surname Bertagnole at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.