Explore the Family Name Barsoum
The meaning of Barsoum
Coptic (Egypt) and Assyrian/Chaldean: from the personal name Barṣūm, from Aramaic bar ‘son’ + ṣūm ‘fasting’, thence meaning ‘son of fasting’. Barṣūm was the name of a 13th-century Coptic saint. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Emad, Kamal, Nabil, Mourad, Amal, Amani, Amir, Bassem, Fady, Hany, Ibraham, Ibrahim.
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How common is the last name Barsoum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Barsoum has increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Barsoum ranked 46,426 in terms of popularity, while in 2010 it moved up to 38,582—a 16.9% increase in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by 32.64%, from 432 in 2000 to 573 in 2010. This indicates that for every 100,000 people in the U.S., the number who bear the surname Barsoum increased by 18.75.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,426 | #38,582 | 16.9% |
| Count | 432 | 573 | 32.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.19 | 18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barsoum
When discussing the ethnicity breakdown of those with the surname Barsoum, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. Most notably, there was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as White—from 77.31% in 2000 to 93.19% in 2010. On the other hand, the proportion identifying with two or more races dropped sharply, from 17.13% in 2000 to just 3.49% in 2010. It's important to note that the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black dropped to zero in 2010, indicating either a decline or possible suppression of data for privacy reasons. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at zero for both years, while the Hispanic category saw a moderate increase, from 2.08% to 2.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.31% | 93.19% | 20.54% |
| Two or More Races | 17.13% | 3.49% | -79.63% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 2.44% | 17.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.85% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.62% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |