Explore the Family Name Barath
The meaning of Barath
Hungarian (Baráth): from the vocabulary word barát ‘friend’ (from Slavic brat ‘brother’), hence a nickname for a companionable person. Alternatively, it may be an occupational name for a monk, from another meaning of the same word, or a nickname based on this meaning. The surname Baráth is also found in Slovakia. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Laszlo, Gaza, Antal, Barna, Endre, Miklos, Tibor.
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How common is the last name Barath in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Barath saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname slipped from 54880 in 2000 to 57101 in 2010, marking a decline of 4.05 percent. However, the total count of individuals with the Barath surname modestly increased from 351 to 357 during that decade, representing a growth of 1.71 percent. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 7.69 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #57,101 | -4.05% |
| Count | 351 | 357 | 1.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barath
The ethnic identity associated with the Barath surname also experienced notable shifts during the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw the most significant increase - from 2.28 percent in 2000 to 5.60 percent in 2010, a change of 145.61 percent. Meanwhile, those identifying as White made up the majority of Barath holders, though this percentage dropped from 95.44 to 90.48 over the decade. A small percentage of Barath holders identified as belonging to two or more races, with this group seeing a slight dip from 1.42 to 1.40 percent. Hispanic representation within the Barath surname emerged in 2010 at 1.40 percent, while Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained unchanged at zero percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.44% | 90.48% | -5.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.28% | 5.6% | 145.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 1.4% | -1.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |