Explore the Family Name Barth
The meaning of Barth
1. German and Swiss German: nickname for a bearded man, from Middle High German bart ‘beard’. This name, which can not be always distinguished from 2 and 4 below, is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine), Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, and Slovenia, in the last four countries sometimes as a German translation of Slavic surnames meaning ‘beard’ or ‘bearded man’ (see Bart 1). See also Beard 1. 2. German and English (Worcestershire): variant of Bart 3. 3. German: habitational name from a place so named in Pomerania. 4. Germanized form of Polish, Sorbian, and Slovak Bart 3, and Czech Bárt. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Hans, Kurt, Franz, Erwin, Florian, Gerhard, Gunther, Klaus, Manfred, Armin, Arno.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Barth in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Barth saw a slight decrease in ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from 2,322nd to 2,474th most common, representing a drop of 6.55%. However, the actual count of individuals with this last name increased by 2.07% during the same period, from 14,283 to 14,579. The proportion of people named Barth per 100,000 also slightly decreased by 6.62%, indicating that while the name gained numbers, it did not keep pace with overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,322 | #2,474 | -6.55% |
| Count | 14,283 | 14,579 | 2.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 5.29 | 4.94 | -6.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barth
Turning to ethnic identity, again referencing the Decennial U.S. Census data, some shifts are observed over the decade. The percentage of Barths identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose by 48.78%, albeit from a small base of 0.41% to 0.61%. Similarly, those reporting as two or more races increased by 40% from 0.85% to 1.19%. However, the most common ethnicity associated with the surname Barth, White, had a minor decrease from 96.07% to 94.71%. Hispanic representation within the Barth surname similarly grew by 56.64%, moving from 1.43% to 2.24%. Other ethnic groups such as Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native changed slightly, with an increase of 3.19% and decrease of 10% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.07% | 94.71% | -1.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 2.24% | 56.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.19% | 40% |
| Black | 0.94% | 0.97% | 3.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.61% | 48.78% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.3% | 0.27% | -10% |
Barth ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Barth is French & German, which comprises 38.7% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (33.5%) and Eastern European (6.9%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Indigenous American.
Ready to learn more about your ancestry? Get the most comprehensive ancestry breakdown on the market by taking our DNA test. Shop 23andMe
| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 38.7% |
| British & Irish | 33.5% |
| Eastern European | 6.9% |
| Other | 20.9% |
Possible origins of the surname Barth
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Barth have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 73.80% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 73.80% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 73.50% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 73.50% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 73.20% |
What Barth haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Barth is R-U152, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-U152 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include I-Z58 and R-L2, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Weber, Schafer, Keller, Schmidt, Wagner, Snyder, Walter, Hoffman, Schaefer, Lutz.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Barth surname are: H1, H3, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Barth have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Barth" Surname 37.9%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Barth" Surname 26.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Barth" Surname 23.2%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Barth" Surname 15.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Barth?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Barth are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition