Explore the Family Name Barcelos
The meaning of Barcelos
Portuguese: habitational name from the town of Barcelos in northern Portugal. Compare Barcellos.
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How common is the last name Barcelos in the United States?
The surname Barcelos saw a surge in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, climbing from rank 45,227 to 39,659, according to data based on the Decennial U.S. Census. This represents an increase of approximately 12.31 percent. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname grew by 24.22 percent during the same time period, from 446 to 554. The proportion of people named Barcelos per 100,000 also increased, going from 0.17 to 0.19 which is an increase of 11.76 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,227 | #39,659 | 12.31% |
| Count | 446 | 554 | 24.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.19 | 11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barcelos
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Barcelos also experienced shifts from 2000 to 2010 as shown by Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest increase was seen in the Hispanic ethnicity, which rose by 63.60 percent to reach 11.73 percent in 2010. There was also a significant rise among individuals who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, going up by 31.58 percent to make up 3.25 percent of the total. Those identifying as White increased by 5.02 percent to represent 81.95 percent of the Barcelos population. A new addition to the mix was those identifying as Black, which was not present in the 2000 census but made up 1.44 percent in 2010. However, the category of Two or more races dropped to zero from 11.21 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.03% | 81.95% | 5.02% |
| Hispanic | 7.17% | 11.73% | 63.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.47% | 3.25% | 31.58% |
| Black | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 11.21% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |