Explore the Family Name Barbier
The meaning of Barbier
1. French: occupational name for a barber-surgeon (see Barber), Old French barbier (from Late Latin barbarius, a derivative of barba ‘beard’). Compare Barbe and Barbee. 2. German: occupational name for a barber, from Middle High German barbierer, or an occupational name for an armorer, from barbier(e) ‘metal visor (to protect the face)’. Some characteristic forenames: French Dominique, Emile, Pierre, Alexandre, Gilles, Jacques, Laurent, Laurette, Manon, Marcel, Marcellin, Michel.
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How common is the last name Barbier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Barbier has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 18,298th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 20,099th spot, a change of -9.84%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period from 1,398 to 1,329, reflecting a -4.94% change. Furthermore, the proportion of people per 100k with the Barbier surname went down from 0.52 to 0.45 (-13.46%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,298 | #20,099 | -9.84% |
| Count | 1,398 | 1,329 | -4.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.45 | -13.46% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barbier
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Barbier also shifted between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of bearers of the Barbier surname identified as White (88.63%), followed by Black (5.94%) and Hispanic (3.93%). By 2010, while the majority still identified as White, the percentage had dropped to 84.73%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black increased to 7.07% and Hispanic to 5.72%. Interestingly, new identities appeared in 2010, with 0.45% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 0.68% as American Indian and Alaskan Native. Additionally, those identifying as belonging to two or more races saw an increase from 1.00% to 1.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.63% | 84.73% | -4.4% |
| Black | 5.94% | 7.07% | 19.02% |
| Hispanic | 3.93% | 5.72% | 45.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.35% | 35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |