Explore the Family Name Barwell
The meaning of Barwell
English: habitational name from Barwell in Leicestershire. The placename is from Old English bār ‘boar’ + wella ‘spring, stream’. See also Barrell.
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How common is the last name Barwell in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Barwell saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Barwell was ranked 79,115th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had fallen to 91,221st, representing a 15.3% decrease. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname decreased from 224 to 202 over the decade, a reduction of roughly 9.82%. The proportion of people named Barwell per 100,000 also contracted by 12.5%, dropping from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #91,221 | -15.3% |
| Count | 224 | 202 | -9.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barwell
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the Barwell surname. In 2000, 89.73% of these were identified as White, but this figure slightly diminished to 84.65% by 2010. Conversely, the percentage of those reporting Black ethnicity increased notably from 6.70% to 9.41% over the same period. Interestingly, there was a new appearance in 2010 of individuals with two or more races at 4.46%. No significant changes were observed for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, with the 2010 data either unavailable or suppressed for privacy purposes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.73% | 84.65% | -5.66% |
| Black | 6.7% | 9.41% | 40.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |