Explore the Family Name Barbero
The meaning of Barbero
Spanish and Italian (Piedmont): occupational name for a barber-surgeon, barbero, from Late Latin barbarius, a derivative of barba ‘beard’ (from Latin barba); see also Barber. This surname is also found in southern France. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Ricardo, Alvino, Ana, Angel, Arsenio, Fernando, Gustavo, Jaime, Jose, Maribel, Mario, Nenita. Italian Aldo, Angelo, Domenic, Ernani, Giulio, Italo. French Emile, Yves.
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How common is the last name Barbero in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Barbero has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Barbero was ranked 25,991st in popularity but by 2010, it had fallen to the 29,581st rank, representing a decline of 13.81%. The number of people with the Barbero surname also saw a drop from 887 in 2000 to 797 in 2010, a reduction of 10.15%. Accordingly, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 18.18% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,991 | #29,581 | -13.81% |
| Count | 887 | 797 | -10.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.27 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barbero
The ethnicity associated with the surname Barbero has shown some interesting shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. From 2000 to 2010, there was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races. The former group rose by 54.36%, from 6.99% to 10.79%, while the latter category increased by 114.07%, moving from 1.35% to 2.89%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals with the Barbero surname who identify as White declined by 7.85%, from 71.48% in 2000 to 65.87% in 2010. The Hispanic representation remained relatively stable with a small increase of 1.60%. Interestingly, 2010 marked the first appearance of individuals identifying as Black among those with the Barbero surname. However, no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.48% | 65.87% | -7.85% |
| Hispanic | 19.39% | 19.7% | 1.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.99% | 10.79% | 54.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 2.89% | 114.07% |
| Black | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |