2000
#65,862
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 281
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.10
Very Rare Last name
Barrile
A surname derived from the Italian word for barrel or cask.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 358 Americans carry the last name Barrile. That puts it at #68,029 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 957,414 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Barrile surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
358
1 in 957,414
Census rank
#68,029
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
312
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 312 bearers of the surname Barrile in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 68029th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Barrile, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Barrile
The surname Barrile originates from Italy and can be traced back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "barile," which means "barrel" or "cask." This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with a profession or trade involving the production or transportation of barrels.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Barrile can be found in the "Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis," a collection of medieval documents from the Campania region of southern Italy, dating back to the 11th century. This indicates that the name was already in use during that time period.
The name Barrile is particularly prevalent in the regions of Campania, Basilicata, and Calabria in southern Italy. It is believed to have originated in these areas, possibly linked to local barrel-making or wine-production industries.
A notable historical figure bearing the surname Barrile was Girolamo Barrile (1573-1629), a Italian jurist and philosopher from Calabria. He was a renowned legal scholar and authored several works on law and philosophy during the Renaissance period.
Another individual of note was Giuseppe Barrile (1817-1894), an Italian poet and patriot from Calabria. He was actively involved in the Risorgimento movement for Italian unification and wrote numerous poems celebrating the struggle for independence.
In the 16th century, records show a Barrile family residing in the town of Acri, located in the province of Cosenza, Calabria. This suggests that the name had already established roots in the region by that time.
The name Barrile is also linked to various place names in southern Italy, such as the town of Barile in the province of Potenza, Basilicata. This connection further reinforces the geographical origins of the surname in the southern regions of the country.
Other notable individuals with the surname Barrile include Vincenzo Barrile (1802-1896), an Italian painter and engraver from Naples, and Gaetano Barrile (1901-1982), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament.
Throughout its history, the surname Barrile has maintained a strong presence in Italy, particularly in the southern regions, and has been associated with various professions, artistic pursuits, and political endeavors over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Barrile
Among Census respondents with the surname Barrile, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Barrile bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Barrile surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.8% · 274
- Hispanic or Latino5.8% · 18
- Two or more races4.2% · 13
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.6% · 5
- Black or African American0.6% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Barrile
Barrile appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#67,747
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 291
+10 bearers (+3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.10
Rank movement Down 1,885 places
2020
#68,029
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 312
+21 bearers (+7.2%)
Per 100,000 0.10
Rank movement Down 282 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #65,862 | 281 | 0.10 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #67,747 | 291 | 0.10 | +10 bearers (+3.6%) | Down 1,885 places |
| 2020 | #68,029 | 312 | 0.10 | +21 bearers (+7.2%) | Down 282 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Barrile surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,747 | #68,029 | -0.4% |
| Count | 291 | 312 | 7.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.10 | 0.10 | 4.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Barrile bearers went from 291 to 312 (+7.2% change). The surname moved down 282 positions in the national ranking, going from #67,747 to #68,029.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Barrile
FAQ
Barrile surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Barrile?
Name Census estimates that about 358 living Americans carry the surname Barrile. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 957,414 residents.
How common is Barrile?
Barrile ranks #68,029 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 312 people with the surname Barrile. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (358), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.1 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.10 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Barrile.
Has Barrile become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Barrile went from 291 recorded bearers to 312. That is an increase of 21 (+7.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #67,747 to #68,029.
What does the Census say about the background of Barrile?
Among Census respondents with the surname Barrile, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (4.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Barrile in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.8% (274 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Barrile appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.8%), Hispanic (5.8%), Two or More Races (4.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Barrile (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Barrile mean?
A surname derived from the Italian word for barrel or cask. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Barrile (0.10 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Barrile?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the surname Barrile at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.