Explore the Family Name Barnhardt
The meaning of Barnhardt
Americanized form of German Bernhardt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Barnhardt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Barnhardt has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 11,981 in terms of popularity and dropped slightly to 12,215 by 2010, representing a -1.95% change. The actual count of individuals with the name increased by 6.56%, from 2,392 in 2000 to 2,549 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -3.37%, from 0.89 in 2000 to 0.86 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,981 | #12,215 | -1.95% |
| Count | 2,392 | 2,549 | 6.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.89 | 0.86 | -3.37% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barnhardt
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Barnhardt also showed changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. White individuals made up the majority of those with the surname, though their percentage decreased slightly, from 90.13% in 2000 to 87.45% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanic individuals with this surname saw the most significant increase, from 1.34% in 2000 to 3.33% in 2010. There was also an increase in those identifying as two or more races, from 0.84% to 1.26%. In contrast, there was a negligible increase in Black individuals with the surname, and a small emergence of Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives who have adopted the name.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.13% | 87.45% | -2.97% |
| Black | 7.02% | 7.14% | 1.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 3.33% | 148.51% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 1.26% | 50% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.2% | 0% |