Explore the Family Name Barnick
The meaning of Barnick
1. Germanized or Americanized form of Polish Barnik: from a pet form of the personal names beginning with Barn-, based on the Pomeranian derivative of the Slavic name element bran ‘to defend’ (from Old Slavic branъ ‘defence’). Alternatively, a derivative of the personal name Bernard or a cognate of the Jewish name below. 2. Germanized or Americanized form of Sorbian Barnik: nickname from a shortened form of Baranik, a diminutive of Baran ‘ram’, or perhaps an occupational name from a shortened form of Old Polish bartnik ‘beekeeper’ (compare Bartnik). 3. Americanized form of Slovenian Bernik. 4. Jewish (from Austrian Galicia): artificial name from the Ukrainian name barnyk for a kind of bird. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Barnick in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Barnick has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Barnick was ranked as the 30,645th most popular name in the country, with a count of 718 individuals carrying the surname. By 2010, the rank had slipped slightly to 32,599, reflecting a reduction of 6.38%. The count also fell marginally by 1.81% to 705 individuals. As a result, the proportion of individuals with the Barnick surname per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,645 | #32,599 | -6.38% |
| Count | 718 | 705 | -1.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barnick
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Barnick surname identify as White, although there has been a minor decrease of 1.07%, dropping from 97.21% in 2000 to 96.17% in 2010. A small percentage identifies as Hispanic, though this number dropped slightly by 7.91% over the ten year period. Interestingly, while no individuals identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, this category saw an increase to 1.56% in 2010. However, there were no recorded changes in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 96.17% | -1.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 1.28% | -7.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |