Explore the Family Name Barstow
The meaning of Barstow
English (Yorkshire): habitational name from a lost place called Bairstow in Southowram, Yorkshire, probably named with Old English beger ‘berry’ + stōw ‘place’. The surname is still most common in Yorkshire.
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How common is the last name Barstow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Barstow saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 14,559 in 2000 to 15,201 in 2010, marking a 4.41% drop. However, the overall count of people with the Barstow surname increased by 3.25%, rising from 1,877 in 2000 to 1,938 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion of people named Barstow per 100k decreased by 5.71%, shifting from 0.7 in 2000 to 0.66 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,559 | #15,201 | -4.41% |
| Count | 1,877 | 1,938 | 3.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.66 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barstow
The ethnic identity associated with the Barstow surname also changed between 2000 and 2010, as gleaned from the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 34.78%, while those identifying with two or more races experienced a surge of 70.68%. Individuals identifying as White remained the majority but reduced slightly by 2.82%, from 95.36% to 92.67%. The Hispanic portion grew by 58.52% and Black individuals significantly increased their representation by 148.15%, albeit from a small base. Lastly, American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also increased, but more modestly at 13.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.36% | 92.67% | -2.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 2.79% | 58.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 2.27% | 70.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 0.93% | 34.78% |
| Black | 0.27% | 0.67% | 148.15% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.59% | 0.67% | 13.56% |