Explore the Family Name Barthell
The meaning of Barthell
Altered form of German Barthel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Barthell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Barthell saw a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Barthell was ranked as the 63,812th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to 61,123rd position, marking a 4.21% change in ranking. The actual count of individuals with the Barthell surname also rose from 292 in 2000 to 329 in 2010, indicating a 12.67% increase. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #61,123 | 4.21% |
| Count | 292 | 329 | 12.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barthell
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifts in the ethnic identity distribution among those bearing the surname Barthell between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage identifying as White decreased from 46.92% to 39.21%, the percentage identifying as Black rose from 50.34% to 56.84%. Notably, individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races and Hispanic appeared for the first time in the 2010 census, representing 1.82% and 1.52% respectively. No Barthells identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 50.34% | 56.84% | 12.91% |
| White | 46.92% | 39.21% | -16.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |