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

Barel, 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 Barel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barel in America

Barel is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barel surname appeared 120 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 Barel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barel 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 Barel

The surname BAREL is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "baril," meaning "barrel." It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, likely between the 11th and 13th centuries.

The name was initially associated with individuals involved in the production or trade of barrels, such as coopers or barrel makers. It may also have been given as a descriptive surname to someone who resembled a barrel in appearance or stature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BAREL can be found in the Rolle des Nobles de la Prevôté de Montreuil-sur-Mer, a census document from the 13th century in northern France. This document lists several individuals with the surname BAREL residing in the region.

In the 14th century, a Guillaume BAREL is mentioned in the records of the Duchy of Burgundy, serving as a royal cooper to the Duke. This suggests that the name was associated with a skilled trade during this period.

During the 16th century, the surname BAREL appears in various regions of France, including the Île-de-France and Normandy. One notable figure was Jean BAREL (1542-1612), a French jurist and legal scholar who served as a counselor in the Parlement of Paris.

In the 17th century, the BAREL surname spread further across Europe as a result of migration and trade. Jacques BAREL (1608-1670), a Dutch merchant and explorer, was born in Leiden to parents of French descent. He is known for his travels to the West Indies and his documentation of the Caribbean islands.

Another prominent individual was Pierre BAREL (1700-1768), a French architect and engineer who worked on several notable projects, including the reconstruction of the Pont de la Tournelle in Paris after it was destroyed by floods in 1758.

As the surname traveled across borders, it underwent various spelling variations, such as BARRELL, BARELLE, and BAREEL. These variations can be found in historical records from different regions, reflecting the influence of local languages and dialects.

Throughout history, the BAREL surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including artisans, merchants, scholars, and professionals, reflecting the versatility and adaptability of this name across generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barel

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

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

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