Explore the Family Name Barcellos
The meaning of Barcellos
Portuguese: habitational name from the town of Barcelos (formerly Barcellos) in northern Portugal. Compare Barcelos. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Avelino. Portuguese Guilherme.
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How common is the last name Barcellos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Barcellos showed a minimal decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 43,708 in the year 2000, it slipped slightly to rank 44,034 in the year 2010, representing a change of -0.75%. However, the count of individuals with the Barcellos surname increased by 5.16%, from 465 in 2000 to 489 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,708 | #44,034 | -0.75% |
| Count | 465 | 489 | 5.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barcellos
Turning our attention to ethnicity based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identifying as Barcellos reported White as their ethnic identity, with a slight decrease from 89.03% in 2000 to 87.93% in 2010. Notably, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 4.09% to 9.61%, a change of 134.96%. The number of people identifying as Black and being of two or more races changed, while the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders dropped entirely. No respondents identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.03% | 87.93% | -1.24% |
| Hispanic | 4.09% | 9.61% | 134.96% |
| Black | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.51% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.16% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |