Explore the Family Name Barkes
The meaning of Barkes
English (Durham): variant of Barkus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Barkes in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Barkes decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 50,572nd and by 2010 it had slipped to a ranking of 57,372, indicating a 13.45% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also diminished during this period, dropping from 388 in 2000 to 355 in 2010, a decline of 8.51%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also dipped from 0.14 to 0.12, marking a 14.29% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,572 | #57,372 | -13.45% |
| Count | 388 | 355 | -8.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barkes
Ethnicity-wise, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Barkes surname is predominantly associated with white ethnicity, making up 95.88% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.37% in 2010. In 2010, a new ethnic identity was recorded under this surname - those identifying as two or more races, which accounted for 1.97% of the total. Similarly, the Hispanic representation also made its first appearance, comprising 1.69% of the Barkes population. On the other hand, the percentage of Black individuals carrying the Barkes surname fell from 1.29% in 2000 to none being recorded in 2010. No changes were observed among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.88% | 94.37% | -1.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.29% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |