2000
#102,173
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 163
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Barauskas
A Polish/Lithuanian surname derived from "bara" and possibly referring to one's association with bears.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 178 Americans carry the last name Barauskas. That puts it at #118,445 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,925,586 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Barauskas surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
178
1 in 1,925,586
Census rank
#118,445
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
155
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 155 bearers of the surname Barauskas in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 118445th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Barauskas, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Barauskas
The surname BARAUSKAS is of Lithuanian origin, tracing its roots back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Lithuanian words "bara" meaning "quarrel" or "dispute," and "auskas," a common Lithuanian surname suffix indicating possession or association.
This surname likely originated in the northern regions of present-day Lithuania, where it was initially used to identify individuals who were involved in disputes or legal matters, or perhaps those who held positions of authority in resolving conflicts.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BARAUSKAS can be found in the 16th-century Lithuanian Metrica, a collection of legal documents and records maintained by the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The name appears in several entries related to land disputes and legal proceedings.
Historically, the BARAUSKAS surname has been associated with several notable individuals. In the 17th century, Jonas BARAUSKAS was a prominent Lithuanian lawyer and judge known for his expertise in resolving complex legal disputes. Another notable figure was Motiejus BARAUSKAS, a 19th-century Lithuanian writer and poet whose works explored themes of national identity and cultural heritage.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, the BARAUSKAS surname gained prominence in various regions of Lithuania, with several families establishing themselves as landowners and influential members of local communities. One such family resided in the town of Šiauliai, where Antanas BARAUSKAS, born in 1842, served as a respected magistrate and played a significant role in local governance.
In the 20th century, the BARAUSKAS surname continued to be associated with notable figures in various fields. Jonas BARAUSKAS (1890-1971) was a Lithuanian linguist and academic who made significant contributions to the study of the Lithuanian language and its dialects.
Another prominent individual bearing the BARAUSKAS surname was Juozas BARAUSKAS (1915-1995), a Lithuanian artist and sculptor whose works were widely celebrated for their portrayal of Lithuanian folklore and cultural traditions.
Throughout history, the BARAUSKAS surname has maintained its Lithuanian roots, with variations in spelling and pronunciation occurring across different regions and time periods. However, its association with dispute resolution, legal matters, and positions of authority has remained a consistent theme.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Barauskas
Among Census respondents with the surname Barauskas, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Barauskas bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Barauskas surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.1% · 152
- Hispanic or Latino0.6% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 1
- Two or more races0.6% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Barauskas
Barauskas appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#112,568
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 156
-7 bearers (-4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 10,395 places
2020
#118,445
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 155
-1 bearers (-0.6%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 5,877 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #102,173 | 163 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #112,568 | 156 | 0.05 | -7 bearers (-4.3%) | Down 10,395 places |
| 2020 | #118,445 | 155 | 0.05 | -1 bearers (-0.6%) | Down 5,877 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Barauskas surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #112,568 | #118,445 | -5.2% |
| Count | 156 | 155 | -0.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | 3.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Barauskas bearers went from 156 to 155 (-0.6% change). The surname moved down 5,877 positions in the national ranking, going from #112,568 to #118,445.
FAQ
Barauskas surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Barauskas?
Name Census estimates that about 178 living Americans carry the surname Barauskas. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,925,586 residents.
How common is Barauskas?
Barauskas ranks #118,445 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 155 people with the surname Barauskas. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (178), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Barauskas.
Has Barauskas become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Barauskas went from 156 recorded bearers to 155. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #112,568 to #118,445.
What does the Census say about the background of Barauskas?
Among Census respondents with the surname Barauskas, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.6%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Barauskas in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.1% (152 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Barauskas appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.1%), Hispanic (0.6%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Barauskas (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Barauskas mean?
A Polish/Lithuanian surname derived from "bara" and possibly referring to one's association with bears. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Barauskas (0.05 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Barauskas?
Want to know how many people have the last name Barauskas? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.