Explore the Family Name Barile

The meaning of Barile

Italian: from barile ‘barrel’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a cooper, or a nickname for a fat man. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Rocco, Domenico, Pasquale, Aldo, Alessandro, Antonio, Bruna, Carlo, Carmela, Gennaro, Gino.

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How common is the last name Barile in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Barile has seen a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Barile was ranked 15,880th among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped down to the 16,544th position, representing a decrease of 4.18%. However, the actual number of individuals bearing this surname increased from 1,682 in 2000 to 1,735 in 2010, marking a growth of 3.15%. When adjusted for population increase, the proportion of people with the Barile surname per 100k residents decreased by 4.84%.

20002010Change
Rank#15,880#16,544-4.18%
Count1,6821,7353.15%
Proportion per 100k0.620.59-4.84%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barile

The Decennial U.S. Census also provides data on the ethnicity of those with the Barile surname. In both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority were identified as White, making up 95.72% and 94.76% respectively, though there was a slight decline of 1.00%. The percentage of Hispanic individuals with this surname saw an increase from 1.84% in 2000 to 2.31% in 2010, marking a rise of 25.54%. Similarly, those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities rose from 0.77% in 2000 to 1.04% in 2010, showing a significant growth of 35.06%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 8.91%. No individuals with the Barile surname were reported as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.

20002010Change
White95.72%94.76%-1%
Hispanic1.84%2.31%25.54%
Two or More Races0.77%1.04%35.06%
Asian/Pacific Islander1.01%0.92%-8.91%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%