Explore the Family Name Barbar
The meaning of Barbar
Arabic (mainly Syria and Lebanon): unexplained. This surname is found among both Muslims and Christians.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Barbar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Barbar decreased by 9.49% between 2000 and 2010. In terms of raw numbers, there were 552 individuals with this surname in 2000 which fell to 525 by 2010, marking a decrease of 4.89%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the surname Barbar per 100k dropped by 10.0%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,835 | #41,426 | -9.49% |
| Count | 552 | 525 | -4.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barbar
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census revealed some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The number of people with the Barbar surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 40.49%, while those claiming Hispanic ethnic identity rose by 59.82%. On the other hand, individuals identifying as two or more races saw a significant decrease of 52.38%. Those identifying as white saw a marginal decrease of 3.14%, while the percentage of those identifying as Black increased slightly by 2.80%. Lastly, there was a small increase of 4.40% in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.31% | 62.29% | -3.14% |
| Black | 24.64% | 25.33% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.53% | 7.24% | 59.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.63% | 2.29% | 40.49% |
| Two or More Races | 3.99% | 1.9% | -52.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.91% | 0.95% | 4.4% |