Explore the Family Name Barsch
The meaning of Barsch
German: 1. from Middle High German bars ‘perch’, hence a nickname, probably uncomplimentary, for someone thought to resemble a fish in some way, or a metonymic occupational name for a fish dealer or fisherman. 2. nickname from Low German barsch ‘harsh, rude’. Some characteristic forenames: German Ekkehard, Gerda, Gerhard, Hans, Heinrich, Otto, Udo.
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How common is the last name Barsch in the United States?
The Barsch surname saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 44,895th most popular surname, with about 450 instances in the United States. By 2010, its rank fell slightly to 46,138, even though the actual count of people with this last name increased to 462. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of this surname decreased by about 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #46,138 | -2.77% |
| Count | 450 | 462 | 2.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barsch
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some noticeable changes in the ethnic identity related to the Barsch surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 95.56% in 2000 to 91.56% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic showed the most significant increase, from 1.33% in 2000 to 4.11% in 2010. People with this surname who identified as having two or more races also declined, from 2% to 1.52%. There were no reported individuals who identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in either year. Interestingly, the percentage of people identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native was zero in 2000 but increased to 1.30% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.56% | 91.56% | -4.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 4.11% | 209.02% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 1.52% | -24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |