Explore the Family Name Barnicle
The meaning of Barnicle
1. English: variant of Barnacle. 2. Americanized form of German Barnickel or its variant Barnikel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Barnicle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Barnicle has seen some fluctuation in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked at 51,119 with a count of 383. Fast forward to 2010, its rank slightly decreased to 51,176, but the count increased to 407, indicating a growth of 6.27%. The proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.14 between the two censuses, showing that while the numerical count may have risen, the relative frequency of the name among the population stayed steady.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #51,176 | -0.11% |
| Count | 383 | 407 | 6.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barnicle
With regard to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the overwhelming majority of individuals bearing the Barnicle surname identify as White, with this group increasing from 97.65% in 2000 to 98.53% in 2010. A small percentage (1.83%) identified with two or more races in 2000, though this figure declined to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.65% | 98.53% | 0.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |