Explore the Family Name Barbian

The meaning of Barbian

German and French (Lorraine): unexplained.

Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.

How common is the last name Barbian in the United States?

The surname Barbian, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a notable shift in terms of popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking fell slightly from 36,860 to 39,117 — a decrease of 6.12%. The count of individuals with the surname also experienced a minor drop from 571 to 563, translating to a -1.4% change. This decline is reflected in the proportion per 100k as well, which decreased by 9.52%, standing at 0.19 in 2010 compared to 0.21 in 2000.

20002010Change
Rank#36,860#39,117-6.12%
Count571563-1.4%
Proportion per 100k0.210.19-9.52%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barbian

Looking into the ethnicity of individuals bearing the Barbian surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows interesting changes over the decade. The White demographic, which made up the majority, saw a slight decrease from 96.5% to 94.85%, a change of -1.71%. In contrast, the Hispanic population increased significantly by 115.71%, though still making up a relatively small portion of the total at 3.02%. Notably, the Asian/Pacific Islander category emerged in 2010 with 0.89%. The proportion of those identifying with two or more races disappeared entirely by 2010, starting from a baseline of 1.4% in 2000. Both Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native segments remained constant at 0% in both years.

20002010Change
White96.5%94.85%-1.71%
Hispanic1.4%3.02%115.71%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0.89%0%
Two or More Races1.4%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%