Find out how popular the last name Barac is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Barac.

Barac, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Barac surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barac in America

Barac is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barac surname appeared 175 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Barac.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barac to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Barac

The surname Barac is of Croatian origin, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Slavic word "barak," which translates to "hut" or "shed." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who lived in or worked with such structures.

The earliest known records of the Barac surname can be traced back to the 14th century in the Dalmatian region of Croatia. Historical documents from this period, such as property deeds and parish registers, have references to individuals bearing this surname.

One of the earliest documented instances of the Barac name is found in the Venetian archives, which mention a merchant named Ivan Barac who traded goods between Venice and the coastal towns of Dalmatia in the late 15th century.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Barac surname gained prominence in the region, with several notable figures emerging. Juraj Barac (1548-1628) was a renowned Croatian poet and playwright whose works were influential in shaping the literary landscape of the Renaissance era in Croatia.

Another prominent individual with the Barac surname was Matija Barac (1743-1803), a Croatian military leader who played a crucial role in the Napoleonic Wars. He served as a general in the Austrian army and was instrumental in several significant battles against the French forces.

In the 19th century, Fran Barac (1822-1892) was a respected Croatian linguist and philologist. He made significant contributions to the study of the Croatian language and its dialects, publishing numerous works on grammar and etymology.

Moving into the 20th century, Antun Barac (1894-1955) was a prominent literary critic and scholar. He gained recognition for his analysis of Croatian literature and his efforts in promoting the works of Croatian writers on an international stage.

While the Barac surname has its roots in Croatia, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, it remains most prevalent in Croatia and among Croatian communities worldwide.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barac

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Barac.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Barac was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Barac has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Barac was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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