2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Barendregt
A Dutch surname likely derived from a topographic name referring to a bear meadow or pasture.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Barendregt. 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 Barendregt 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 Barendregt 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 Barendregt, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (14.2%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Barendregt
The surname Barendregt has its origins in the Netherlands and can be traced back to the 14th century. The name is derived from the Dutch phrase "bare-n-dregt," which means "to carry goods by ferry." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were likely involved in ferry or transportation services across waterways in the Netherlands.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Barendregt can be found in the archives of the city of Dordrecht, dating back to the year 1387. In these records, a person named Jan Barendregt is mentioned as a ferry operator along the Oude Maas river.
Over the centuries, the name Barendregt has undergone various spelling variations, including Barendrecht, Baerndregt, and Barendregt. These variations can be found in historical documents and records from different regions of the Netherlands.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Adriaen Barendregt (1548-1612) gained prominence as a renowned painter from Rotterdam. His works were highly acclaimed during his lifetime and can still be found in various art galleries and museums across the Netherlands.
Another historical figure bearing this surname was Willem Barendregt (1637-1701), a Dutch politician and diplomat who served as the mayor of Rotterdam and later as the ambassador of the Netherlands to England during the reign of King William III.
During the 17th century, the Barendregt family played a significant role in the Dutch East India Company (VOC). Pieter Barendregt (1665-1732) was a prominent merchant and ship-owner who was involved in the lucrative spice trade between the Netherlands and the East Indies.
In the 18th century, a notable figure named Jacob Barendregt (1725-1792) made his mark as a renowned mathematician and astronomer. He contributed significantly to the field of celestial mechanics and was elected as a member of the prestigious Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences.
The surname Barendregt can also be found in historical records from the 19th century, such as the birth records of Johannes Barendregt (1843-1912), a Dutch politician and member of the House of Representatives in the Netherlands.
Throughout its history, the surname Barendregt has been associated with various professions, including transportation, art, politics, diplomacy, trade, and academia, reflecting the diverse contributions of its bearers to Dutch society and beyond.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Barendregt
Among Census respondents with the surname Barendregt, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (14.2%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Barendregt 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 Barendregt surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.3% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino14.2% · 17
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Barendregt
Barendregt appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+3 bearers (+2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 59 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.6%) | Up 59 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 Barendregt 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 | #142,108 | #142,049 | 0.0% |
| Count | 117 | 120 | 2.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Barendregt bearers went from 117 to 120 (+2.6% change). The surname moved up 59 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #142,049.
FAQ
Barendregt surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Barendregt?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Barendregt. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Barendregt?
Barendregt 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 Barendregt. 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 Barendregt.
Has Barendregt become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Barendregt went from 117 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 3 (+2.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #142,108 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Barendregt?
Among Census respondents with the surname Barendregt, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (14.2%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Barendregt in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.3% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Barendregt appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.3%), Hispanic (14.2%), Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Barendregt (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 Barendregt mean?
A Dutch surname likely derived from a topographic name referring to a bear meadow or pasture. 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 Barendregt (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 Americans have the surname Barendregt?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.