Explore the Family Name Baros
The meaning of Baros
1. Hispanic: altered form of Galician, Spanish, and Portuguese Barros. 2. Hungarian: from a pet form of the personal names Barnabás (see Barnaby) or Bertalan (see Bartholomew). 3. Czech and Slovak (Baroš): from a pet form of the personal name Bartoloměj (Czech), Bartolomej (Slovak); see Bartholomew. 4. Polish: from a pet form of any of several personal names beginning with Bar- (Bartłomiej, Bartołt, or Barnaba). 5. Greek: nickname from Albanian mbarë ‘happy, lucky’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Eloy, Guillermo, Jose, Manuel, Maurilio, Onofre, Orlando, Soledad.
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How common is the last name Baros in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Baros has seen subtle shifts in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked as the 18,607th most popular name in the United States, with a count of 1,366 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, the rank decreased slightly to 18,899, despite an increase in the number of people named Baros to 1,445. This suggests that although the absolute number of people bearing the surname increased by 5.78%, other surnames may have seen more significant growth, leading to the slight drop in national ranking.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,607 | #18,899 | -1.57% |
| Count | 1,366 | 1,445 | 5.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.49 | -3.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baros
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Baros, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, also experienced changes from 2000 to 2010. The majority of people with the Baros surname identified as Hispanic, with a slight increase from 53.73% in 2000 to 53.77% in 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as White remained relatively stable, the Black population saw a substantial increase of 124.32%, albeit from a small base. Similarly, there was a notable rise in Asian/Pacific Islander representation among people with the Baros surname, growing by 88.14%. However, proportion of people identifying as two or more races decreased by 66.34%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 53.73% | 53.77% | 0.07% |
| White | 42.39% | 42.63% | 0.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 1.11% | 88.14% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.88% | 0.97% | 10.23% |
| Black | 0.37% | 0.83% | 124.32% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 0.69% | -66.34% |