Explore the Family Name Barocas
The meaning of Barocas
Portuguese and Jewish (Sephardic, from Portugal): variant of Barrocas.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Barocas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Barocas decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,273rd but by 2010, it dropped to the 73,215th position, marking a 4.19% decrease in rank. However, the actual count of people with the Barocas surname increased from 260 in 2000 to 265 in 2010, resulting in a slight rise of 1.92%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a 10% decline over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #73,215 | -4.19% |
| Count | 260 | 265 | 1.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barocas
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Barocas surname identified as white, increasing from 91.54% in 2000 to 93.58% in 2010. There was a small percentage that identified as Hispanic, which decreased from 6.92% to 6.04%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.54% | 93.58% | 2.23% |
| Hispanic | 6.92% | 6.04% | -12.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |