Explore the Family Name Barnet
The meaning of Barnet
1. English: variant of Barnett. 2. French: variant of Bernet.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Barnet in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Barnet saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Barnet was ranked 22,910 in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to 28,001 - a decrease of 22.22 percent. The total count of individuals with the surname also decreased from 1,043 in 2000 to 856 in 2010, representing a reduction of 17.93 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people named Barnet per 100,000 individuals in the U.S. population also fell from 0.39 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,910 | #28,001 | -22.22% |
| Count | 1,043 | 856 | -17.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.29 | -25.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barnet
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting shifts among those with the surname Barnet between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly, from 0.48% to 0.93%. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals who identify with two or more races declined from 1.82% to 1.40%. The largest ethnic group, Whites, slightly reduced their share from 80.35% to 78.04%. Hispanics saw an increase from 7.38% to 8.64%, while the Black community remained fairly stable, experiencing a slight decrease from 9.20% to 9.11%. Lastly, the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Natives showed a notable increase, from 0.77% to 1.87%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.35% | 78.04% | -2.87% |
| Black | 9.2% | 9.11% | -0.98% |
| Hispanic | 7.38% | 8.64% | 17.07% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.77% | 1.87% | 142.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 1.4% | -23.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.48% | 0.93% | 93.75% |