Barash
A surname of Ukrainian origin meaning "ram" or "battering ram".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 994 Americans carry the last name Barash. That puts it at #28,023 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.29 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 344,823 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Barash surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
994
1 in 344,823
Census rank
#28,023
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
855
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 855 bearers of the surname Barash in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.29 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 28023rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Barash, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.5%) and Two or More Races (1.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Barash
The surname Barash has its origins in Eastern Europe, with roots primarily in Ukraine and Russia. It likely emerged in the late 16th or early 17th century, derived from the Slavic word "barashek," which means "little ram" or "lamb." This suggests an association with shepherding or the wool trade in the regions where the name first appeared.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Revizskiye Skazki, a series of census-like revisions conducted by the Russian Empire in the 18th and 19th centuries. These records show individuals with the surname Barash living in various parts of modern-day Ukraine and Russia during that time period.
In the late 19th century, the name Barash began appearing in various historical documents and records in the Pale of Settlement, a region of the Russian Empire that encompassed parts of modern-day Ukraine, Belarus, and Lithuania. This suggests that the name may have been particularly prevalent among Jewish communities in these areas.
One notable individual with the surname Barash was Isaac Barash, a Russian-born Jewish author and playwright who lived from 1888 to 1952. He was known for his works exploring Jewish culture and identity in the early 20th century.
Another significant figure was Maxim Barash, a Ukrainian-born artist and sculptor who lived from 1907 to 1986. He is particularly known for his monumental public sculptures and works that explored themes of labor and industry.
In the early 20th century, the name Barash also appeared in various records and documents in the United States, likely due to immigration from Eastern Europe during that period. One example is Samuel Barash, an American businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1896 to 1979 and was involved in the textile industry.
Ilya Barash, a Russian-born mathematician and computer scientist who lived from 1925 to 2003, made significant contributions to the field of computational complexity theory and was a member of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
Lastly, Evgeny Barash, a Russian-born painter and artist who lived from 1949 to 2020, was known for his vibrant and expressive works that often explored themes of nature and the human condition.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Barash
Among Census respondents with the surname Barash, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.5%) and Two or More Races (1.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Barash bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Barash surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.1%
- Hispanic or Latino1.5%
- Two or more races1.3%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Barash surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,023 | #28,023 | 0.0% |
| Count | 855 | 855 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Barash bearers went from 855 to 855 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #28,023 to #28,023.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Barash
FAQ
Barash surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Barash?
The surname Barash holds position #28,023 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 994 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.29 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Barash surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Barash, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.5%) and Two or More Races (1.3%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.