Explore the Family Name Barritt
The meaning of Barritt
English: variant of Barrett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Barritt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Barritt saw a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 27,646th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had dropped to 35,345th, marking a 27.85% decrease. The number of individuals bearing the surname also decreased during this period, from 820 in 2000 to 637 in 2010, a change of -22.32%. The proportion of people named Barritt per 100,000 also fell by 26.67%, from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,646 | #35,345 | -27.85% |
| Count | 820 | 637 | -22.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.22 | -26.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barritt
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Barritt identify as White, with a slight decrease from 94.39% in 2000 to 94.03% in 2010. There was no recorded change for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Those who identified as having two or more races declined from 1.59% in 2000 to 1.10% in 2010, while those who identified as Black also saw a minor decrease from 1.22% to 1.10%. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.46% in 2000 to 2.51% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.39% | 94.03% | -0.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 2.51% | 71.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 1.1% | -30.82% |
| Black | 1.22% | 1.1% | -9.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |