Explore the Family Name Barletta
The meaning of Barletta
Italian: 1. habitational name from Barletta, in Bari province, Apulia. 2. possibly from a diminutive of Barile. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Angelo, Antonio, Franco, Mario, Rosaria, Salvatore, Arcangelo, Carlo, Carmine, Ciriaco, Constantino, Dominico. Spanish Jose, Eraldo, Carmelita, Carmella, Florencia, Jose Luis, Juanita, Julio.
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How common is the last name Barletta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Barletta saw a slight uptick in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 18,165th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen slightly to 18,950. This represents a change of -4.32 in rank. Meanwhile, the count of individuals with the Barletta surname increased from 1,413 in 2000 to 1,440 in 2010. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people actually decreased by 5.77.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,165 | #18,950 | -4.32% |
| Count | 1,413 | 1,440 | 1.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.49 | -5.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barletta
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Barletta also shifted somewhat over this decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of people with this surname were identified as White (93.42%), followed by Hispanic (5.59%). By 2010, there were still primarily White individuals carrying this surname (91.18%), but the percentage of Hispanic individuals increased to 7.64%. Interestingly, the 2010 Census also reported the presence of Asian/Pacific Islander and individuals of two or more races among those with the Barletta surname, while no such individuals were reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.42% | 91.18% | -2.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.59% | 7.64% | 36.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.35% | 0% |
| Black | 0.35% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |