Explore the Family Name Barrish
The meaning of Barrish
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Barish. 2. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Behrisch (see Berish). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chaim, Rebekah.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Barrish in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Barrish' has seen a slight decline over a decade. In 2000, 'Barrish' was ranked as the 54,020th most popular surname, and by 2010 it had dropped to the 58,182nd position, a decrease of 7.7%. Additionally, the total count of individuals with this surname decreased from 358 in 2000 to 349 in 2010, a reduction of 2.51%. This change also reflects in the proportion per 100k, which fell from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #58,182 | -7.7% |
| Count | 358 | 349 | -2.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barrish
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with 'Barrish', the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is predominantly linked with White individuals. In 2000, 98.32% of the people with this last name identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.56% by 2010. The ethnicity data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0%, with no evidence of association with the 'Barrish' surname. However, there was a new development in 2010, where 1.43% of the individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, a figure that was previously nonexistent in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.32% | 96.56% | -1.79% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |