Explore the Family Name Barbetta
The meaning of Barbetta
Italian: nickname from a diminutive of barba ‘beard’ (from Latin barba) or from barbetta in the sense ‘short beard’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Agostino, Santo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Barbetta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Barbetta has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Barbetta ranked 50,686 in popularity and had a count of 387. However, by 2010, its rank had decreased to 59,603 and the count fell to 339. This represents a drop in popularity by 17.59% and a decline in count by 12.4%. Over the same period, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also declined by 21.43%, from 0.14 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,686 | #59,603 | -17.59% |
| Count | 387 | 339 | -12.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barbetta
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Barbetta identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, this group accounted for 97.67% of all Barbettas, but this number dropped slightly to 95.28% in 2010, marking a change of -2.45%. During the same decade, the percentage of Barbettas identifying with two or more races increased significantly, rising from 1.29% to 2.65%. No Barbettas identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.67% | 95.28% | -2.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 2.65% | 105.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |