Explore the Family Name Barlas
The meaning of Barlas
1. Scottish (Perthshire): habitational name, probably from Barloch, near Milngavie (Stirlings) + post-medieval excrescent -s. The final syllable of Barloch will alternatively have been pronounced -low and -lie in Scots, whence a variety of attested surname forms including Barlow, Barlows, Barlie, Barliss, Barles(s), and Barlas(s), mostly clustering in settlements near Blackruthven in Tibbermore parish (Perthshire), where the surname Barloche is first recorded in 1589. 2. Greek: probably a nickname derived from parla ‘blabbering’ (from Italian parlare ‘to talk’). Alternatively, perhaps a nickname derived from Aromanian bărliv ‘tormented, long-suffering’. 3. Slovak (Barlaš and Barláš): unexplained. 4. Turkish: ornamental name from Barlas, the name of the Mongolian (later Turkicized) tribe of which Tamerlane’s father was a member, from Mongolian barlas ‘brave’. 5. Pakistani: from the Muslim personal name Barlas of Mongolian origin (see 4 above). Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Sajid, Ali, Humaira, Mohammed, Rehan. Greek Dimitrios, Spiro, Spiros.
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How common is the last name Barlas in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Barlas" had a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 56,526th most popular, dropping slightly to 56,972nd by 2010, indicating a subtle 0.79% decrease in rank. However, the count of people with this surname saw a slight increase from 338 in 2000 to 358 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 5.92%. Despite this, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 7.69%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #56,972 | -0.79% |
| Count | 338 | 358 | 5.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barlas
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the largest group of individuals with the surname "Barlas" identifies as White, although their numbers saw a decrease of 10.77% from 2000 to 2010. In contrast, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased substantially from 16.27% in 2000 to 23.46% in 2010, marking a growth rate of 44.19%. Over the same period, there was also an increase in individuals with the "Barlas" surname who identify with two or more races, rising from 2.07% to 3.35%, an increase of 61.84%. The data for Hispanics, Blacks, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained at zero, suggesting no individuals with the "Barlas" surname identified under these categories during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.77% | 72.07% | -10.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 16.27% | 23.46% | 44.19% |
| Two or More Races | 2.07% | 3.35% | 61.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |