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

Barcarse, 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 Barcarse surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barcarse in America

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

The Barcarse 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 Barcarse.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barcarse 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 Barcarse

The surname "BARCARSE" is thought to have originated in Scotland, with records of the name dating back to the early 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Scottish Gaelic phrase "barr carse," which translates to "the elevated carse" or "the high fertile land." This suggests that the name may have referred to individuals who lived on or owned such land.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Register of the Privy Seal of Scotland, where a John Barcarse is mentioned in an entry dated 1531. This document recorded various legal transactions and appointments made by the Scottish monarchy at the time.

In the late 16th century, a William Barcarse is recorded as having been a prominent merchant and burgess (a member of the medieval merchant guild) in the town of Dunfermline, Fife. His involvement in local affairs and trade suggests that the Barcarse family had achieved a certain level of prosperity by that time.

The Barcarse name also appears in several parish records from the 17th and 18th centuries, indicating the presence of families with this surname in various parts of Scotland. For instance, there are records of Barcarses in the Parish of Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, and the Parish of Arbroath, Angus.

One notable individual bearing the Barcarse surname was David Barcarse, a Scottish minister and theologian who lived from 1670 to 1732. He served as the minister of the Parish of Falkland, Fife, and was known for his writings on theology and church doctrine.

Another Barcarse of note was James Barcarse, born in 1728, who was a renowned educator and headmaster of the Burgh School in Dunfermline. He played a significant role in shaping the educational landscape of the town during his tenure, which lasted until his death in 1803.

In the 19th century, the Barcarse name continued to appear in various Scottish records, with individuals such as Robert Barcarse (1806-1877), a farmer from Kilmarnock, and William Barcarse (1832-1904), a merchant and local councilor in Dunfermline, making their mark in their respective communities.

While the name "BARCARSE" is relatively uncommon today, its historical roots in Scotland and its connection to the Gaelic language and the country's agricultural heritage make it a unique and fascinating surname with a rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barcarse

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

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

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