Explore the Family Name Barash
The meaning of Barash
Jewish (Ashkenazic): acronymic surname from the first letters of Hebrew ben rabi ‘son of rabbi’ and of a personal name such as Shelomo (see Solomon), Shemuel (see Samuel), Shimon (see Simon) or Shimshon (see Samson); see also Brill. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Shlomo, Naum, Devorah, Isaak, Meyer, Musya, Rozalia, Srul, Yerachmiel. Russian Mikhail, Semyon, Zoya, Arkady, Galina, Liliya, Yefim, Yelena, Yuriy.
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How common is the last name Barash in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Barash saw a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell by about 1.47% from 27,618 to 28,023. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.14%, from 821 in 2000 to 855 in 2010. Despite this increase in numbers, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people fell slightly by 3.33%, from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,618 | #28,023 | -1.47% |
| Count | 821 | 855 | 4.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.29 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barash
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Barash, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest percentage of those with the surname identify as White, which increased from 94.64% in 2000 to 96.14% in 2010. However, representation among Asian/Pacific Islanders and Hispanics also grew, increasing by 28.77% and 38.18% respectively. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying with two or more races saw a substantial decrease, falling by 62.17%. Both in 2000 and 2010, no individuals with the surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.64% | 96.14% | 1.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.52% | 38.18% |
| Two or More Races | 3.41% | 1.29% | -62.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 0.94% | 28.77% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |