Explore the Family Name Baragan
The meaning of Baragan
Romanian (Bărăgan): topographic name from bărăgan ‘vast plain, steppe’, or a habitational name from Bărăgan, the name of a vast plain in the south of Romania.
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How common is the last name Baragan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Baragan saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 68,569 among all surnames in the United States and rose to 67,519 in 2010, denoting a change of 1.53%. Similarly, the number of individuals bearing the surname also increased from 268 in 2000 to 292 in 2010, marking an 8.96% growth. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people stayed constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #67,519 | 1.53% |
| Count | 268 | 292 | 8.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baragan
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Baragan surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts. The Hispanic identity dominated in both 2000 and 2010, though it decreased slightly from 96.27% to 93.15%. A notable increase was observed within the White ethnicity, which nearly doubled from 2.24% to 4.45%. Furthermore, while there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, this category emerged in 2010 with a representation of 2.05%. There was no change recorded for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, and the category of Two or More Races disappeared by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.27% | 93.15% | -3.24% |
| White | 2.24% | 4.45% | 98.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |