Explore the Family Name Barbera
The meaning of Barbera
1. Italian (southern): nickname from barbera ‘barber’s wife’. 2. Catalan (Barberà): habitational name from a place in Tarragona province, Catalonia (Spain), named with Late Latin Barbarianum ‘place of Barbarius’, a derivative of Barbarus (see Barbaro). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Sal, Francesco, Nunzio, Pietro, Vittorio, Antonino, Biagio, Carlo, Gasper, Gino.
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How common is the last name Barbera in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Barbera has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 9,348th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to 8,861st place, indicating a positive change of approximately 5.21%. The number of people bearing this surname also increased during this period from 3,199 to 3,696, marking an increase of 15.54%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100k of people with this surname increased from 1.19 to 1.25, a change of 5.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,348 | #8,861 | 5.21% |
| Count | 3,199 | 3,696 | 15.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.19 | 1.25 | 5.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barbera
When examining the ethnic identities associated with the surname Barbera, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Notably, there was a significant increase in the proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races, rising by 54.17% and 53.61% respectively. However, there was a slight decrease in the proportion of individuals identifying as White, from 88.84% to 85.69%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose from 7.63% to 10.28%, an increase of 34.73%. Conversely, the percentages identifying as Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native fell by 23.93% and 13.64% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.84% | 85.69% | -3.55% |
| Hispanic | 7.63% | 10.28% | 34.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.49% | 53.61% |
| Black | 1.63% | 1.24% | -23.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.72% | 1.11% | 54.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.22% | 0.19% | -13.64% |
Barbera ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Barbera is Italian, which comprises 33.3% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (25.6%) and French & German (14.2%). Additional ancestries include Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European, Ashkenazi Jewish, Scandinavian, and Greek & Balkan.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Italian | 33.3% |
| British & Irish | 25.6% |
| French & German | 14.2% |
| Other | 26.8% |
Possible origins of the surname Barbera
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Barbera have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Italy, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Sicily, Italy | 57.90% |
| Calabria, Italy | 53.70% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 52.60% |
| Campania, Italy | 52.60% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 52.60% |
What Barbera haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Barbera is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-U152 and J-M410, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Lupo, Rupp, Randolph, Hawkins, Cabral, Lombardi, Ferri, Stowe, Ernest, Eaton.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Barbera surname are: H1, N, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Barbera have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Barbera" Surname 37.5%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Barbera" Surname 36.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Barbera" Surname 19.4%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Barbera" Surname 13.4%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Barbera?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Barbera are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition