Explore the Family Name Barch
The meaning of Barch
1. Americanized form of German Bartsch. 2. North German: topographic name from a Low German dialect form of Berg ‘mountain, hill’ (see Barg). This surname is very rare in Germany. 3. Americanized form of Hungarian Barcs: from the old personal name Barcs. 4. Americanized form of Czech Barč, a cognate of German Bartsch.
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How common is the last name Barch in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Barch has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 28,049 in 2000, it fell to 33,856 in 2010, marking a 20.7% change. During the same period, the count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 804 to 672, a 16.42% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people likewise decreased by 23.33%, from 0.3 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,049 | #33,856 | -20.7% |
| Count | 804 | 672 | -16.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.23 | -23.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barch
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts for those bearing the surname Barch. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0 in 2000 to 1.19 in 2010, while those identifying as part of two or more races saw an increase of 8.06%. Meanwhile, the majority who identified as White saw a slight decrease from 95.65% to 95.24%. There was a notable decrease among those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.24% to 0.89%, and those identifying as Black, from 1.49% to 1.34%. No change was seen among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 95.24% | -0.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 1.34% | 8.06% |
| Black | 1.49% | 1.34% | -10.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 0.89% | -28.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |