Explore the Family Name Barbo
The meaning of Barbo
1. Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese: from barbo ‘barbel’ (the fish), hence a metonymic occupational name for a fisherman or possibly a nickname for a man with a sparse beard, the fish being distinguished by beardlike growths on either side of its mouth. 2. Italian: derivative of barba, a term meaning ‘uncle’ and ‘bearded man’ (see Barba 1 and 2). 3. Croatian and Slovenian: presumably of Italian origin (see above). In Slovenia, it may alternatively be derived from the female personal name Barba, a short form of Barbara. 4. Altered form of French Barbeau. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Gino, Giordano, Quirino, Sal, Salvator.
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How common is the last name Barbo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Barbo saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 37,728th, with 554 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 40,016, representing a decrease of 6.06%, and the count slipped marginally to 548, a drop of 1.08%. The proportion of Barbos per 100,000 people also shrank by 9.52%, from 0.21 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,728 | #40,016 | -6.06% |
| Count | 554 | 548 | -1.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barbo
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the Barbo surname. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and those identifying as two or more races increased significantly, by 60.59% and 88.10% respectively. However, the number of Whites and Hispanics fell slightly, by 2.94% and 4.26% respectively. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.9% | 74.64% | -2.94% |
| Hispanic | 17.15% | 16.42% | -4.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.07% | 4.93% | 60.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 2.37% | 88.1% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |