Explore the Family Name Barrientes
The meaning of Barrientes
Hispanic: altered form of Asturian-Leonese Barrientos. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Ruben, Juanita, Santiago, Alfredo, Arturo, Ernesto, Esteban, Javier, Justo, Manuel.
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How common is the last name Barrientes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Barrientes has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 14,187th and climbed up the ranks to 13,334th by 2010, reflecting an increase of around 6.01%. The count of Barrientes increased from 1,942 in 2000 to 2,287 in 2010, marking a significant growth of 17.77%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also rose by approximately 8.33% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,187 | #13,334 | 6.01% |
| Count | 1,942 | 2,287 | 17.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.78 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barrientes
The ethnicity breakdown of the Barrientes surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a majority identifying as Hispanic; however, there's been a slight decrease of 2.25% from 2000 to 2010. The census reported no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or those identifying with two or more races in both years. The percentage of people with the Barrientes surname identifying as White increased by nearly 29%, from 5.36% in 2000 to 6.91% in 2010. Additionally, the census of 2010 shows a small percentage of the Barrientes population identifying as Black (0.31%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.61%), where none were reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.03% | 91.91% | -2.25% |
| White | 5.36% | 6.91% | 28.92% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |