Explore the Family Name Barret
The meaning of Barret
1. English: variant of Barrett. 2. French: derivative of the topographic name Barre 1 ‘barrier’, or a habitational name from a place called with this word. This surname (in any of the two possible senses; see also 3 below) is also found in Haiti. 3. French: variant of Baret 1 and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. Some characteristic forenames: French/Haitian Matthieu, Mirlande, Philippe.
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How common is the last name Barret in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Barret' has seen a notable increase in popularity since the start of the 21st century. In 2000, it was ranked as the 19,672nd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to 19,041st place, marking a 3.21% increase. The number of people bearing this surname also increased during this period from 1,268 to 1,430, a growth of 12.78%. The proportion per 100,000 individuals with this surname rose slightly from 0.47 in 2000 to 0.48 in 2010, showing a 2.13% upsurge.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,672 | #19,041 | 3.21% |
| Count | 1,268 | 1,430 | 12.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.48 | 2.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barret
The 'Barret' surname also exhibits a diverse ethnic identity, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Over the decade, there was a significant rise of 67.67% in its prevalence among the Hispanic ethnicity, increasing from 3.00% in 2000 to 5.03% in 2010. Simultaneously, the representation within the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities dropped by 27.59% and 49.40% respectively. For those identifying with two or more ethnicities, the percentage rose by 15.19% over the same period. The presence of the Barret surname among the White and Black communities saw marginal changes, decreasing by 1.89% among Whites and increasing by 2.35% among Blacks.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.13% | 72.73% | -1.89% |
| Black | 17.9% | 18.32% | 2.35% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 5.03% | 67.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 1.82% | 15.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.74% | 1.26% | -27.59% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.66% | 0.84% | -49.4% |