Explore the Family Name Barefield
The meaning of Barefield
English (Oxfordshire and Berkshire): variant of Barfield.
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How common is the last name Barefield in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Barefield has shown an increase in popularity over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 12,583rd and by 2010 it climbed to the 12,170th position, marking a 3.28% change. The count of people with this last name also rose from 2,258 in 2000 to 2,561 in 2010, indicating a notable increase of 13.42%. The proportion per 100,000 individuals also saw a slight increment from 0.84 in 2000 to 0.87 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,583 | #12,170 | 3.28% |
| Count | 2,258 | 2,561 | 13.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.84 | 0.87 | 3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barefield
When speaking of the ethnic identity associated with the surname Barefield, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, a few changes occurred from 2000 to 2010. The largest ethnicity identified as White dipped slightly by 2.07%, with 55.18% in 2000 to 54.04% in 2010. Black, the second most common ethnicity, remained relatively stable with a minimal decrease from 40.04% to 39.79%. Hispanic representation increased by 39.57% while those identifying with two or more races saw a significant rise of 49.67%. However, those from Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native backgrounds decreased by 34.29% and 32.76% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.18% | 54.04% | -2.07% |
| Black | 40.04% | 39.79% | -0.62% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 3.28% | 39.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 2.26% | 49.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.58% | 0.39% | -32.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 0.23% | -34.29% |