Explore the Family Name Barretto
The meaning of Barretto
1. Portuguese (mainly Brazil) and Hispanic (mainly Philippines): variant of Portuguese and Spanish Barreto. This surname is also found in western India (mainly Goa and Maharashtra), where it was taken by Portuguese colonists. 2. Italian: nickname from barretto ‘cap’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Alberto, Jose, Fernando, Rafael, Ramon, Bonifacia, Candido, Carlos, Cesar, Gonzalo, Josefina. Italian Antonio, Roberto, Marco, Severiano.
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How common is the last name Barretto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Barretto saw a decrease in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 23,372, but fell to 29,093 by 2010, marking a 24.48% drop in rank. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Barretto surname also declined during this period, from 1,015 in 2000 to 815 in 2010, indicating a 19.7% decrease. The proportion of Barrettos per 100,000 people in the population also experienced a decline of 26.32%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,372 | #29,093 | -24.48% |
| Count | 1,015 | 815 | -19.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.28 | -26.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barretto
Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows substantial shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Barretto surname from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Barrettos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 22.33%, making up 40.49% of all Barrettos in 2010, up from 33.10% in 2000. In contrast, the percentage of Barrettos identifying as having two or more ethnicities decreased by 18.76%. Furthermore, there was a slight decrease in the percentages of Barrettos identifying as White and Hispanic, dropping by 12.99% and 8.22% respectively. There were no recorded Barrettos who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 33.1% | 40.49% | 22.33% |
| Hispanic | 28.47% | 26.13% | -8.22% |
| White | 27.78% | 24.17% | -12.99% |
| Two or More Races | 9.06% | 7.36% | -18.76% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |