Explore the Family Name Barlett
The meaning of Barlett
English: from the Middle English personal name Berelot, a double diminutive of an ancient Germanic name in Ber-, from ber- ‘bear’, for example Berhard.
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How common is the last name Barlett in the United States?
The surname Bartlett, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, showed a slight decrease in rank from 19,898 in 2000 to 19,924 in 2010, marking a -0.13% change. Despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased by 7.85% during the same period, from 1,249 to 1,347. The proportion per 100,000 remained the same at 0.46.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,898 | #19,924 | -0.13% |
| Count | 1,249 | 1,347 | 7.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barlett
The ethnicity distribution for the Bartlett surname, as reported in the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals several changes between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White decreased from 90.95% to 87.23%, a change of -4.09%. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic saw nearly a 98% increase, from 1.84% to 3.64%. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also experienced an increase, growing by almost 80%, from 1.28% to 2.30%. There was a slight increase in those identifying as Black (from 4.56% to 4.97%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 0.40% to 0.59%). Lastly, those identifying with two or more races rose by 31.25%, from 0.96% to 1.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.95% | 87.23% | -4.09% |
| Black | 4.56% | 4.97% | 8.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 3.64% | 97.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.28% | 2.3% | 79.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.26% | 31.25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.4% | 0.59% | 47.5% |