Explore the Family Name Barling
The meaning of Barling
English (Kent): habitational name from Barling Green Farm in East Sutton, Kent, Barling in Essex, Birling Farm in Eastdean, Sussex, or Barlings in Lincolnshire. Both the Essex and Lincolnshire examples are named with the Old English personal name Baerla + -ingas ‘the people of’, meaning ‘Baerla’s people’.
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How common is the last name Barling in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Barling has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 67,113 in 2000, it dipped to 76,029 in 2010, representing a decline of 13.29%. In terms of actual count, there were 275 individuals with this surname in 2000, which decreased to 253 by 2010, an 8% drop. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a reduction from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, indicating a 10% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #76,029 | -13.29% |
| Count | 275 | 253 | -8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barling
Looking at ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Barling between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, about 96.36% of those with the Barling surname identified as White. This figure dropped to 88.93% by 2010, showing a decrease of 7.71%. Notably, there was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year. However, it was reported that 6.32% of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic in 2010, a category that had no representation in 2000. Additionally, there was a new emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races, accounting for 3.56% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.36% | 88.93% | -7.71% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 6.32% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |