Explore the Family Name Barut
The meaning of Barut
1. Polish: adaptation of German Baruth or from a pet form of the personal name Bartłomiej, from Latin Bartholomaeus (see Bartholomew). It is mainly used in southern part of Poland, especially in Bielsko-Biała and Żywiec counties in Silesian Voivodeship and Krosno County in Podkarpackie Voivodeship. 2. Slovak: from a pet form of the personal name Bartolomej, from Latin Bartholomaeus (see Bartholomew). 3. Turkish: nickname from barut ‘gunpowder’, figuratively ‘hot-tempered man’. 4. Filipino: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Barut in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Barut has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname shifted from 65,862nd in 2000 to 55,741st in 2010, marking a growth of over 15%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname rose from 281 to 368 during the same period, indicating a gain of nearly 31%. In terms of proportion per 100k, there's a 20% rise moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #55,741 | 15.37% |
| Count | 281 | 368 | 30.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barut
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Barut identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010. This group saw an increase from 55.16% to 61.14%, representing a growth of almost 11%. Those identifying with two or more races dropped significantly, down by almost half from 7.47% to 3.80%. The percentage of White and Hispanic people with this surname also decreased, from 32.74% to 28.26% and 4.63% to 4.08% respectively. The numbers for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 55.16% | 61.14% | 10.84% |
| White | 32.74% | 28.26% | -13.68% |
| Hispanic | 4.63% | 4.08% | -11.88% |
| Two or More Races | 7.47% | 3.8% | -49.13% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |