Explore the Family Name Barclift
The meaning of Barclift
Perhaps an altered form of Scottish Barclay.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Barclift in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Barclift has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 41,657th popular, and by 2010, it had climbed to 41,501st. This represents a change of 0.37 percent. During this time, the count of individuals with the surname also increased from 492 to 524, an increase of 6.5 percent. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,657 | #41,501 | 0.37% |
| Count | 492 | 524 | 6.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barclift
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity distribution of those bearing the surname Barclift. Between 2000 and 2010, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was an increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.83 percent to 2.67 percent, a change of approximately 45.90 percent. The percentage of White individuals decreased slightly from 55.69 percent to 53.44 percent, while the percentage of Black individuals increased from 39.63 percent to 41.79 percent. Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease from 2.24 percent to 1.72 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.69% | 53.44% | -4.04% |
| Black | 39.63% | 41.79% | 5.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 2.67% | 45.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.24% | 1.72% | -23.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |