Explore the Family Name Barrero
The meaning of Barrero
Spanish: topographic name from barro ‘clay, loam’. Compare Barreiro. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Benigno, Francisco, Jesus, Jose, Julio, Sergio, Agustin, Alfonso, Alida, Amalia, Ana, Anselmo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Barrero in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Barrero has seen a surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 35387 in 2000 to 32632 in 2010, indicating a growth of 7.79%. Moreover, the count of individuals bearing this surname also increased by 16.94%, from 602 to 704. This trend is reflected in the proportion per 100k which also saw an increase of 9.09%, from 0.22 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,387 | #32,632 | 7.79% |
| Count | 602 | 704 | 16.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.24 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barrero
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Barrero, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with this surname identify as Hispanic. This group saw a slight increase from 87.21% in 2000 to 90.77% in 2010. However, the number of Barreros who identify as White has decreased by about 29.16%, going from 10.63% in 2000 to 7.53% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander have also seen a decrease in their representation among Barreros, dropping by 43.33% over the decade. The data for those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or two or more races was either zero or suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.21% | 90.77% | 4.08% |
| White | 10.63% | 7.53% | -29.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 0.85% | -43.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |