Explore the Family Name Barse
The meaning of Barse
1. English: altered form of Bearse. 2. In some cases possibly also French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Berizo, a pet derivative of bero ‘bear’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Barse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Barse has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. Its rank fell from 40,397 in 2000 to 46,647 in 2010, which represents a decrease of 15.47 percent. The count of people with this surname also decreased by 10.59 percent, dropping from 510 in 2000 to 456 in 2010. This led to a reduction in the proportion per 100k people, which fell by 21.05 percent, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,397 | #46,647 | -15.47% |
| Count | 510 | 456 | -10.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barse
Looking at the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the Barse surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White. However, there was a slight decline in this group, from 76.08 percent in 2000 to 72.37 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased significantly by 23.55 percent, making up 20.83 percent of the total in 2010, compared to 16.86 percent in 2000. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities saw a decrease of 13.03 percent, while the Hispanic representation also decreased by 10.71 percent. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.08% | 72.37% | -4.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 16.86% | 20.83% | 23.55% |
| Two or More Races | 3.53% | 3.07% | -13.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 1.75% | -10.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |