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

Bertollini, 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 Bertollini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bertollini in America

Bertollini is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bertollini surname appeared 103 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 Bertollini.

The history of the last name Bertollini

The surname Bertollini has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto. It likely emerged during the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Italian personal name "Bertolino," which itself is a diminutive form of the Germanic name "Berthold," meaning "bright ruler" or "brilliant ruler."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bertollini surname can be found in a document from the city of Verona, dated 1326, which mentions a certain "Iohannes Bertollini." This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time. Additionally, there are records from the 15th century that refer to a family called "Bertollini" residing in the town of Bergamo, located in Lombardy.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Bertollini surname was Gian Domenico Bertollini (1555-1623), a Italian jurist and professor of law at the University of Padua. His works on legal matters were widely influential during his time. Another prominent individual with this surname was Giulio Bertollini (1678-1746), a Venetian painter known for his religious and mythological works.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Bertollini surname continued to be found in various parts of northern Italy, with families bearing this name residing in cities such as Milan, Brescia, and Vicenza. One noteworthy example from this period is Pietro Bertollini (1701-1778), a renowned architect who designed several churches and palaces in the Veneto region.

In the 19th century, the Bertollini surname gained further prominence with individuals like Giuseppe Bertollini (1822-1899), an Italian sculptor and medalist who created works for the Vatican and other prestigious patrons. Another notable figure was Vincenzo Bertollini (1836-1912), a successful banker and philanthropist from Verona, who founded several charitable institutions in his hometown.

Throughout its history, the Bertollini surname has been associated with various professions and fields, ranging from law and academia to the arts and finance. While the name is predominantly found in Italy, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to immigration patterns.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bertollini

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

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 Bertollini 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.

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

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