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

Barbarich, 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 Barbarich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barbarich in America

Barbarich is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barbarich surname appeared 138 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 Barbarich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barbarich 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 Barbarich

The surname Barbarich has its origins in the Slavic regions of Eastern Europe, with the earliest records dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Croatian word "barbarin," which translates to "foreigner" or "outsider." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who came from outside the local community or region.

In the early 15th century, the name is found in several historical documents from the region now known as Croatia, including records of land ownership and tax registers. One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Ivan Barbarich, a merchant from the city of Dubrovnik who lived in the late 1400s.

As the name spread across the Balkans, it underwent various spelling variations, including Barbarić, Barbariċ, and Barbariċh. These different spellings reflected the linguistic influences of the regions where the name was adopted, as well as the preferences of individual families.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Barbarich name appeared in several notable historical accounts, particularly those related to the conflicts between the Ottoman Empire and various Slavic kingdoms. Nikola Barbarich, a military commander from the town of Sinj, played a significant role in defending the region against Ottoman forces in the late 17th century.

In the 18th century, the Barbarich family gained prominence in the Republic of Ragusa (modern-day Dubrovnik), with several members serving as diplomats and merchants. One notable figure was Miho Barbarich, a successful trader who established trade routes across the Mediterranean and as far as the Middle East.

As the 19th century dawned, the Barbarich name continued to spread beyond its Slavic roots, with individuals bearing the surname found in various parts of Europe and even in the Americas. Josip Barbarich, a Croatian-born architect who lived from 1825 to 1898, left his mark on the architectural landscape of several European cities, including Vienna and Budapest.

Throughout its history, the Barbarich surname has been associated with a diverse range of professions and achievements, from military leaders and merchants to artists and intellectuals. While the name may have originated as a descriptor for outsiders or foreigners, it has since become a proud and enduring symbol of the rich cultural heritage of the Slavic regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barbarich

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

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 Barbarich 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 Barbarich 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 Barbarich was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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