Explore the Family Name Barfuss
The meaning of Barfuss
German: nickname for someone who was in the habit of going unshod, from Middle High German bar ‘bare, naked’ + vuoz ‘foot’, or perhaps for a member of the monastic order of the Barefoot Monks. Some characteristic forenames: German Manfred.
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How common is the last name Barfuss in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Barfuss saw an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,591 in popularity and had a count of 557 individuals with that surname. By 2010, its rank had improved to 34,707 with an increase of 7.67%, and the count had risen to 651, marking a substantial growth of 16.88%. The proportion per 100k also increased by 4.76% during this period, suggesting that the surname is becoming more common.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,591 | #34,707 | 7.67% |
| Count | 557 | 651 | 16.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.22 | 4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barfuss
Regarding the ethnicity of those with the Barfuss surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the predominant ethnic identity associated with this surname is White, with a slight decrease from 96.41% in 2000 to 96.16% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also decreased from 2.33% to 1.69%. Interestingly, in 2010 there was a new appearance of the Barfuss surname among those identifying with two or more races, which had been zero percent in 2000. However, there were no individuals with the Barfuss surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.41% | 96.16% | -0.26% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 1.69% | -27.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |