Explore the Family Name Barraco
The meaning of Barraco
Italian (Sicily): nickname derived from Arabic barrāq ‘shining, brilliant’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Adriana, Salvatore, Vincenza.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Barraco in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Barraco has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 32,743rd most popular, while in 2010, it fell to 36,246th place, marking a drop of 10.7%. The total count of individuals with the Barraco surname also declined from 661 in 2000 to 618 in 2010, showing a 6.51% decrease. Furthermore, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 16%, going from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,743 | #36,246 | -10.7% |
| Count | 661 | 618 | -6.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.21 | -16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barraco
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Barraco surname identify as White, with 95.76% in 2000 and 95.47% in 2010, representing a slight decrease of 0.30%. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 2.72% in 2000 to 3.88% in 2010, indicating a rise of 42.65%. Additionally, there was a significant change in those identifying as Two or more races, decreasing from 0.91% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.76% | 95.47% | -0.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.72% | 3.88% | 42.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |