Explore the Family Name Barquin
The meaning of Barquin
Spanish (Barquín): metonymic occupational name for a smith, from barquín ‘bellows’. In Spain, it is found mainly in Cantabria.
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How common is the last name Barquin in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Barquin has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname moved from 51,458th position in the year 2000 to 47,107th in 2010, showing an increase of 8.46%. The count, or number of people with this surname, also increased by 18.68%, from 380 in 2000 to 451 in 2010. Additionally, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people saw a slight rise, increasing by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,458 | #47,107 | 8.46% |
| Count | 380 | 451 | 18.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barquin
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Barquin. In 2010, 81.15% of those with the Barquin surname identified as Hispanic, increasing from 77.63% in 2000. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also grew, moving from 3.68% in 2000 to 4.43% in 2010. However, there was a decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as White, dropping from 16.32% in 2000 to 12.86% in 2010. Lastly, the proportion identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped from 2.11% to 1.33%. No change was recorded for those identifying with two or more races or as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 77.63% | 81.15% | 4.53% |
| White | 16.32% | 12.86% | -21.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.68% | 4.43% | 20.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.11% | 1.33% | -36.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |