Explore the Family Name Barkett
The meaning of Barkett
English: perhaps a variant of Birkett or a habitational name from any of several places in England called Burcot(t).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Barkett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Barkett has seen a decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Barkett ranked 42,757 in terms of popularity and had 477 individuals carrying the surname. By 2010, the rank dropped to 51,512, with only 404 people carrying the name, marking a decline of 15.3%. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 22.22%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,757 | #51,512 | -20.48% |
| Count | 477 | 404 | -15.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.14 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barkett
When it comes to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Barkett identify as White, with 91.82% in 2000 and a slight decrease to 91.09% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.94% in 2000 to 5.69% in 2010, which represents a 93.54% change. The percentage of Barkett's identifying as Black saw a minor increase from 1.89% in 2000 to 1.98% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races were present in 2000 at 2.73% but this data was suppressed for privacy in 2010. No Barkett's identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.82% | 91.09% | -0.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.94% | 5.69% | 93.54% |
| Black | 1.89% | 1.98% | 4.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.73% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |