Explore the Family Name Barbon
The meaning of Barbon
1. English: habitational name from Barbon in Westmorland. The placename is probably from Old Norse bjórr ‘beaver’ + brunnr ‘stream’, alternatively from Old English bera ‘bear’ + burna ‘stream’. 2. English: nickname from Middle English bare bon ‘bare bone’, perhaps denoting a thin or bare-legged man. 3. French and English (of French Huguenot origin): nickname for a bearded man, from an augmentative of French Barbe.
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How common is the last name Barbon in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Barbon increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It moved up in rank from 77,472 to 74,375, marking a 4% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by approximately 13%, from 230 to 260 over the same time period. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,472 | #74,375 | 4% |
| Count | 230 | 260 | 13.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barbon
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Barbon, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift over time. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased slightly by about 2%. The data also indicates a significant decrease in those identifying as White, from nearly 49% to just under 42%. Conversely, there was a substantial increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving up almost 20% to match the White category at just under 42%. There was no data available for those identifying as two or more races or Black due to suppression for privacy reasons. Additionally, a small percentage began to identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.7% | 41.92% | -13.92% |
| Hispanic | 35.22% | 41.92% | 19.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 12.17% | 11.92% | -2.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.69% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.91% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |