Explore the Family Name Barsh
The meaning of Barsh
Americanized form of German Barsch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Barsh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Barsh experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 44,895th in the United States and dropped to 48,256th by 2010, indicating a 7.49% decrease. The count of individuals with this last name also fell slightly from 450 in 2000 to 438 in 2010, experiencing a 2.67% drop. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 11.76%, moving from 0.17 to 0.15 over the decade.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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Rank | #44,895 | #48,256 | -7.49% |
Count | 450 | 438 | -2.67% |
Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barsh
On matters of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals changes spanning across multiple groups for those carrying the Barsh surname from 2000 to 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group observed a 23.42% increase, while those identifying with two or more races experienced a 37.59% rise. Contrarily, the white demographic saw a 9.88% decrease. Hispanic representation had a modest increase of 17.31%. The Black segment grew notably with a 25.93% upturn. Lastly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native demographic witnessed the most significant increase at 84.68%.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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White | 74.22% | 66.89% | -9.88% |
Black | 20.67% | 26.03% | 25.93% |
American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.11% | 2.05% | 84.68% |
Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.83% | 37.59% |
Hispanic | 1.56% | 1.83% | 17.31% |
Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.11% | 1.37% | 23.42% |