Explore the Family Name Barb
The meaning of Barb
1. German: variant of Barbe. This surname is also found in France (mainly Alsace). 2. Romanian: variant of Barbu.
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How common is the last name Barb in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Barb" slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 15,146 in terms of prevalence and dropped to 15,827 by 2010, a decrease of approximately 4.5%. However, when looking at the total count of individuals with this surname, there was a minor increase from 1,786 in 2000 to 1,839 in 2010, a growth rate of 2.97%. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people in the U.S. population decreased by 6.06%, falling from 0.66 to 0.62.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,146 | #15,827 | -4.5% |
| Count | 1,786 | 1,839 | 2.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.62 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barb
The ethnic identity tied to the surname "Barb" shows some interesting changes based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the largest percentage of people with this surname identified as White (90.93% in 2000 and 89.23% in 2010), the trend shows a slight decrease of around 1.87% over a decade. The Asian/Pacific Islander group showed an increase of 46.27% from 2000 to 2010 and those identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 50.50%. Hispanic representation also increased by 32.43%, while the Black population grew by approximately 9.13%. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation, however, decreased by 29.03% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.93% | 89.23% | -1.87% |
| Black | 4.93% | 5.38% | 9.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 2.45% | 32.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.52% | 50.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 0.98% | 46.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.62% | 0.44% | -29.03% |