Explore the Family Name Barss
The meaning of Barss
English (London and Yorkshire): variant of Barrs. This surname is very rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Barss in the United States?
The surname Barss saw an increase in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 76,465 and by 2010, it had advanced to rank 74,608, marking a change of 2.43. The number of people carrying this surname also rose during this period. The census recorded 234 individuals with the Barss surname in 2000, which grew to 259 by 2010, a growth rate of 10.68. However, the proportion per 100,000 population remained at 0.09 from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,465 | #74,608 | 2.43% |
| Count | 234 | 259 | 10.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barss
Regarding its ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Barss identify as White. In 2000, this percentage stood at 97.01, decreasing slightly to 94.98 in 2010. The category "Two or more races" saw an increase, going from no record in 2000 to 3.86 in 2010. There were no changes in the categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this decade; they all remained at 0.00, indicating that these ethnic identities weren't significantly associated with the surname Barss.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 94.98% | -2.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |