Explore the Family Name Barmore
The meaning of Barmore
English (Warwickshire): habitational name from a place called Barmore or Barmoor, numerous examples of which are found in Derbyshire, North Yorkshire, and Northumberland, as well as the Scottish regions of Angus, Galloway, and Strathclyde. The modern distribution in Britain however suggests possible derivation from Barnmoor Green in Claverdon, Warwickshire, or from the lost Barre-Moor in Colton, Staffordshire. In Britain, the surname is now rare.
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How common is the last name Barmore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Barmore has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, it fell from 17,114 in 2000 to 17,823 in 2010, reflecting a change of -4.14%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased over the decade, going from 1,530 to 1,570, a rise of 2.61%. The proportion per 100K people slightly decreased by -7.02%, showing that despite the increase in numbers, the overall prevalence of the surname compared to other surnames diminished.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,114 | #17,823 | -4.14% |
| Count | 1,530 | 1,570 | 2.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.53 | -7.02% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barmore
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Barmore, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows shifts between 2000 and 2010. A significant portion identifies as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 71.37% to 69.43%. Conversely, the Hispanic and Black portions saw increases of 45.83% and 3.19%, respectively. Those identifying with two or more races also increased significantly by 27.37%. On the other hand, the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped marginally by -2.56% and -2.17%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.37% | 69.43% | -2.72% |
| Black | 24.44% | 25.22% | 3.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 2.42% | 27.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.1% | 45.83% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.46% | 0.45% | -2.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.38% | -2.56% |