Explore the Family Name Barshinger
The meaning of Barshinger
Probably an Americanized form of Swiss German Bertschinger, a habitational name from a place called Bertschikon near Winterthur (canton Zurich).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Barshinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Barshinger has seen an increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 52,403 in terms of popularity and rose to a rank of 50,362 by 2010, showing a positive change of 3.89%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 372 to 415, marking an 11.56% growth during this decade. However, the proportion per 100k remained the same at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,403 | #50,362 | 3.89% |
| Count | 372 | 415 | 11.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barshinger
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Barshinger, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the vast majority identify as White. This percentage slightly decreased from 98.92% in 2000 to 97.59% in 2010. Interestingly, those identifying as belonging to two or more races emerged in 2010 accounting for 1.20%, where none had been recorded in 2000. There were no individuals with the surname Barshinger who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.92% | 97.59% | -1.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |