Explore the Family Name Barca
The meaning of Barca
1. Spanish and Italian: from barca ‘boat, small boat’ (from Latin barca), hence a metonymic occupational name for a sailor, a shipbuilder, or the owner of a boat. 2. Spanish and Portuguese: habitational name from any of various places called with this word, which is probably of pre-Roman origin. 3. Hungarian: habitational name from a place called Barca in Borsod County. In some cases the surname could be a derivative of the personal name Bertalan, Hungarian form of Bartholomew. 4. Romanian (Bârcă): nickname from bârcă ‘curly fleeced sheep’, hence probably a metonymic occupational name for a shepherd, or a nickname for someone with curly hair. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Salvatore, Angelo, Antonino, Libero, Sal, Santo, Sebastiano.
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How common is the last name Barca in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Barca has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Barca was ranked 28,824 in terms of popularity and this fell to 32,079 by the year 2010, indicating an 11.29% decrease. The count of individuals with the Barca surname also dropped from 777 in 2000 to 719 in 2010, marking a 7.46% reduction. Comparatively, the proportion of people named Barca per 100,000 also decreased by 17.24%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,824 | #32,079 | -11.29% |
| Count | 777 | 719 | -7.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.24 | -17.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barca
In relation to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a variable shift for the Barca surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White with the Barca name slightly decreased from 89.70% to 87.76%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased from 6.69% to 9.46%. On the other hand, the count of Barcas identifying with two or more races and Black both decreased by 13.95%. It's noteworthy that no individuals with the Barca surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.7% | 87.76% | -2.16% |
| Hispanic | 6.69% | 9.46% | 41.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.11% | -13.95% |
| Black | 1.29% | 1.11% | -13.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.03% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |