2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Barborak
Of Slavic origin, potentially denoting a member of the barbori sect from medieval times.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Barborak. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Barborak 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Barborak in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Barborak, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Barborak
The surname Barborak is believed to have originated from the Czech Republic and Slovakia regions of central Europe in the late medieval period, likely around the 14th or 15th centuries. It is derived from the Slavic root word "barbora," which was a feminine name derived from the Greek name "Barbara." This suggests that the Barborak surname may have initially been a patronymic name, meaning "son of Barbara."
In its earliest recorded instances, the name appeared with various spellings, such as Barborak, Barborák, and Barborák, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic variations of the time. While no definitive historical records have been found linking the name to specific individuals or events, it is believed to have been a surname primarily used by families in rural areas of what is now the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
One of the earliest known individuals with the Barborak surname was Jan Barborak, a farmer who lived in the village of Hnilec, Slovakia, in the late 16th century. Records from the local church parish indicate that he was born around 1560 and died in 1632.
Another notable figure was Jakub Barborak, a blacksmith from the town of Nové Město nad Metují in the Czech Republic. He lived during the early 17th century and was renowned for his skilled craftsmanship in metalwork. His son, Václav Barborak, followed in his footsteps and became a respected blacksmith as well.
In the 18th century, a family by the name of Barborak settled in the village of Bystřice nad Olší, located in the historical region of Silesia, which is now part of the Czech Republic. This family played a significant role in the local community and produced several generations of farmers and tradesmen.
Another individual of note was Tomáš Barborak, a Czech writer and poet who lived from 1825 to 1892. He was born in the town of Hranice na Moravě and is known for his contributions to the Czech literary scene during the 19th century.
Lastly, Jozef Barborak was a Slovak painter and artist who lived from 1873 to 1946. He was born in the village of Veľké Ozorovce and is recognized for his landscape paintings and portraits depicting rural life in Slovakia.
While the Barborak surname may not be as widely known as some other surnames from the region, it has a rich history that can be traced back several centuries, with its roots firmly planted in the cultural and linguistic traditions of central Europe.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Barborak
Among Census respondents with the surname Barborak, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Barborak 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 Barborak surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.2% · 113
- Hispanic or Latino3.3% · 4
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Barborak
Barborak 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
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+20 bearers (+19.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 11,024 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-1 bearers (-0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,745 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | +20 bearers (+19.8%) | Up 11,024 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.8%) | Down 3,745 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 Barborak 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 | #138,304 | #142,049 | -2.7% |
| Count | 121 | 120 | -0.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Barborak bearers went from 121 to 120 (-0.8% change). The surname moved down 3,745 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #142,049.
FAQ
Barborak surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Barborak?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Barborak. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Barborak?
Barborak ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 120 people with the surname Barborak. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Barborak.
Has Barborak become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Barborak went from 121 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Barborak?
Among Census respondents with the surname Barborak, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.3%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Barborak in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (113 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Barborak appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.2%), Hispanic (3.3%), Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Barborak (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 Barborak mean?
Of Slavic origin, potentially denoting a member of the barbori sect from medieval times. 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 Barborak (0.04 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 have the surname Barborak?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.