Explore the Family Name Bargiel
The meaning of Bargiel
Polish (Bargieł): from bargieł ‘nuthatch’, presumably applied as a nickname for someone thought to resemble the bird in some way. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Ewa, Zdzislaw.
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How common is the last name Bargiel in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bargiel has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked as the 58,130th most popular name in the United States and declined to 63,373rd by 2010, reflecting a change of -9.02 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, from 327 people in 2000 to 315 in 2010, representing a drop of -3.67 percent. The proportion of individuals named Bargiel per 100k population diminished from 0.12 to 0.11, marking an -8.33 percent change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,130 | #63,373 | -9.02% |
| Count | 327 | 315 | -3.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bargiel
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Bargiel identify as White. In 2000, 96.64 percent of Bargiels identified as White, rising to 98.41 percent in 2010, indicating a positive change of 1.83 percent. There were no recorded instances of Bargiels identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 98.41% | 1.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |