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

Barbish, 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 Barbish surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barbish in America

Barbish is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barbish surname appeared 176 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 Barbish.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barbish 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 Barbish

The surname BARBISH has its origins in Poland, with the earliest records dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "barbarz," which means "barbarian" or "foreigner." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who was perceived as an outsider or a foreigner in the region.

During the medieval period, the name BARBISH was predominantly found in the regions of Silesia and Lesser Poland. Historical records from that time show various spellings of the name, such as Barbisz, Barbisch, and Barbysz. These variations likely emerged due to differences in local dialects and the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name BARBISH can be found in a 16th-century manuscript from the city of Krakow, where a merchant named Jan Barbisz is mentioned as having traded goods with neighboring regions. This record provides evidence of the name's existence and its association with a specific occupation during that era.

In the 17th century, the name BARBISH appeared in several parish records from the villages surrounding the city of Wroclaw (formerly known as Breslau). These records often included the names of landowners and peasants, indicating that the surname was not exclusive to a particular social class.

One notable bearer of the BARBISH surname was Stanislaw Barbish (1650-1721), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Great Northern War against Sweden. He is renowned for his bravery and strategic skills during the Battle of Poltava in 1709.

Another prominent figure was Katarzyna Barbish (1780-1852), a Polish writer and poet who gained recognition for her works exploring themes of love, nature, and patriotism. Her collection of poems, "Wiersze z Serca" ("Verses from the Heart"), published in 1825, was widely acclaimed during her lifetime.

In the 19th century, the name BARBISH can be found in records from the city of Poznan, where a family of merchants and tradesmen carried this surname. One member of this family, Michal Barbish (1815-1892), was a successful businessman who contributed significantly to the local economy and philanthropic efforts.

During the early 20th century, a prominent artist named Zofia Barbish (1895-1976) gained recognition for her avant-garde paintings and sculptures. Her works were exhibited in several major cities across Europe and are now part of prestigious art collections worldwide.

It is important to note that while these are some examples of individuals who bore the surname BARBISH throughout history, the name has been carried by many others whose stories and contributions may not have been as well documented.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barbish

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

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

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