Explore the Family Name Barreca
The meaning of Barreca
Italian (southern, mainly Calabria): nickname from Sicilian bbarreca ‘person with a paunch’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Antonio, Giuseppe, Lorenzo, Santo.
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How common is the last name Barreca in the United States?
The surname Barreca, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 39,111 but dropped to 43,584 by 2010, indicating an 11.44% decrease. The total count of individuals with the surname also decreased by 6.6%, from 530 people in 2000 to 495 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 15.0%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,111 | #43,584 | -11.44% |
| Count | 530 | 495 | -6.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barreca
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the Barreca surname identify as White, although this proportion has slightly decreased from 94.91% in 2000 to 92.93% in 2010. The number of people who identified as having two or more ethnicities also saw a significant decrease, going from 2.08% to 1.21%. Notably, there was a marked increase in the percentage of people of Hispanic ethnicity, which jumped from 2.08% to 5.25%. There were no recorded changes for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.91% | 92.93% | -2.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 5.25% | 152.4% |
| Two or More Races | 2.08% | 1.21% | -41.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |