Explore the Family Name Barkin
The meaning of Barkin
Jewish (from Belarus): variant of Barkan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Barkin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Barkin has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Barkin was the 39,499th most popular surname, however, by 2010 it had dropped to the 44,270th spot, marking a decline of 12.08%. Furthermore, the number of individuals carrying the Barkin surname decreased from 524 to 486 within the same period, representing a drop of 7.25%. This decrease is also reflected in a reduced proportion per 100k people, which fell from 0.19 to 0.16, indicating a reduction of 15.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,499 | #44,270 | -12.08% |
| Count | 524 | 486 | -7.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barkin
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Barkin, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there has been a slight shift over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 87.02% to 82.10%, marking a change of -5.65%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic and Black saw increases, with the Hispanic population growing from 1.34% to 2.06% (an increase of 53.73%), and the Black population increasing from 10.88% to 14.40% (a rise of 32.35%). The Asian/Pacific Islander group made its appearance in 2010, accounting for 1.23% of the Barkin surname bearers, compared to none in 2000. The proportions of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or belonging to two or more races remained unchanged during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.02% | 82.1% | -5.65% |
| Black | 10.88% | 14.4% | 32.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 2.06% | 53.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |