2000
#11,492
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,513
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.93
Rare Last name
Labarbera
An Italian occupational surname referring to a barber or one who shaves and trims hair.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,845 Americans carry the last name Labarbera. That puts it at #12,011 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.83 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 120,476 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Labarbera 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
2.8K
1 in 120,476
Census rank
#12,011
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.5K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,481 bearers of the surname Labarbera in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.83 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12011th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Labarbera, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Labarbera
The surname LaBarbera is of Italian origin, specifically originating from the island of Sicily. It can be traced back to the 11th century during the Norman conquest of the region. The name is derived from the Italian words "la" meaning "the" and "barba" meaning "beard," suggesting that an early bearer of the name may have had a distinctive beard.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname LaBarbera can be found in the Sicilian town of Palermo in the 13th century. Historical records from this time show a family bearing the name LaBarbera living in the area. The surname was likely given as a descriptive nickname before becoming an inherited family name.
In the 14th century, the name LaBarbera appeared in records from the town of Messina, located on the northeastern tip of Sicily. This suggests that the surname had spread to other parts of the island by this time.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Pietro LaBarbera (1452-1521) was a renowned artist and sculptor from the city of Palermo. His works can still be seen in various churches and museums throughout Sicily.
In the 17th century, a man named Vincenzo LaBarbera (1619-1692) was a prominent lawyer and judge in the city of Catania. He played a significant role in shaping the legal system of the region during his time.
Another notable bearer of the surname was Giuseppe LaBarbera (1768-1834), who was a military leader and participated in the Napoleonic Wars. He served under the command of King Ferdinand IV of Naples and was recognized for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
In the 19th century, a man named Francesco LaBarbera (1812-1891) was a renowned poet and writer from the town of Trapani. His works were widely celebrated and contributed to the literary culture of Sicily during that time.
The surname LaBarbera can also be found in other Italian regions, such as Calabria and Campania, likely due to migration patterns over the centuries. However, its origins can be traced back to the island of Sicily, where it has a rich historical connection.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Labarbera
Among Census respondents with the surname Labarbera, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Labarbera 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 Labarbera surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.1% · 2,235
- Hispanic or Latino5.5% · 136
- Two or more races2.8% · 69
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.3% · 32
- Black or African American0.3% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Labarbera
Labarbera 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
#12,115
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,573
+60 bearers (+2.4%)
Per 100,000 0.87
Rank movement Down 623 places
2020
#12,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,481
-92 bearers (-3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.83
Rank movement Up 104 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #11,492 | 2,513 | 0.93 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #12,115 | 2,573 | 0.87 | +60 bearers (+2.4%) | Down 623 places |
| 2020 | #12,011 | 2,481 | 0.83 | -92 bearers (-3.6%) | Up 104 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 Labarbera 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 | #12,115 | #12,011 | 0.9% |
| Count | 2,573 | 2,481 | -3.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.87 | 0.83 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Labarbera bearers went from 2,573 to 2,481 (-3.6% change). The surname moved up 104 positions in the national ranking, going from #12,115 to #12,011.
FAQ
Labarbera surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Labarbera?
Name Census estimates that about 2,845 living Americans carry the surname Labarbera. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 120,476 residents.
How common is Labarbera?
Labarbera ranks #12,011 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.83 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,481 people with the surname Labarbera. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,845), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.83 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.83 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Labarbera.
Has Labarbera become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Labarbera went from 2,573 recorded bearers to 2,481. That is a decrease of 92 (-3.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #12,115 to #12,011.
What does the Census say about the background of Labarbera?
Among Census respondents with the surname Labarbera, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Labarbera in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.1% (2,235 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Labarbera appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.1%), Hispanic (5.5%), Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Labarbera (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 Labarbera mean?
An Italian occupational surname referring to a barber or one who shaves and trims hair. 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 Labarbera (0.83 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 Labarbera?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.