Explore the Family Name Barkalow
The meaning of Barkalow
Americanized form of Dutch Van Borkulo (via the intermediate form Barkelo): habitational name for someone from Borkulo, a place in Gelderland. Compare Barcalow, Barkeloo, Barklow, Barkuloo, Barricklow, and Burklow. History: Harmen Janse Lubberdinck van Borculo, recorded in Gelderland in 1653, died in Brooklyn, NY, in 1694; his brother Willem is recorded in Gavesend, NY, in 1666. Their descendants bear the surnames Barcalow, Barclow, Barkeloo, Barklow, Barkuloo, Barricklo, Barricklow, and Burklow, and also Bartlow and some other similar names.
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How common is the last name Barkalow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Barkalow has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Barkalow was ranked 46,240 in popularity, with 434 individuals bearing the name. This translates to approximately 0.16 people per 100,000 having this surname. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 49,177 and the count reduced to 428, a drop of about 1.38%, lowering the proportion to around 0.15 per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,240 | #49,177 | -6.35% |
| Count | 434 | 428 | -1.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barkalow
In terms of ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Barkalow identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease of 1.49% over the decade. Specifically, in 2000, 97.24% of Barkalows identified as White, which dropped slightly to 95.79% in 2010. Also noteworthy is the appearance of the surname among those identifying with two or more races and Hispanic ethnic identities in 2010, each accounting for 1.64% of Barkalows. There were no recorded instances of the surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 95.79% | -1.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |