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

Barer, 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 Barer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barer in America

Barer is the 72105th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barer surname appeared 270 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 Barer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barer 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 Barer

The surname "BARER" originates from Germany, specifically the southern regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. It first appeared in records during the late 15th century, likely derived from the Middle High German word "bar," meaning "bare" or "uncovered."

In the 16th century, the name was recorded in various forms such as "Barer," "Barer," and "Bahrer" in local parish registers and tax records. One of the earliest documented instances of the name is found in the 1521 census of the city of Augsburg, where a "Hans Barer" is listed as a tradesman.

The surname "BARER" may have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked with animal hides or as a descriptive name for a person who went barefoot or had a bald head. It is also possible that the name was initially a nickname or a locational name derived from a place name containing the word "bar."

Notable historical figures with the surname "BARER" include Johann Georg Barer (1701-1784), a German composer and organist from Nuremberg. His works were widely performed in churches and courts throughout southern Germany during the Baroque period.

In the 19th century, Friedrich Barer (1813-1892) was a prominent German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Prussian Parliament. He was a vocal advocate for civil rights and played a key role in the unification of Germany.

Another notable figure was Katharina Barer (1835-1912), a German-born American educator and philanthropist. She founded several schools and orphanages in the Midwest United States and was recognized for her contributions to education and social welfare.

Heinrich Barer (1888-1957) was a German-born American businessman who established a successful import-export company in New York City. He was also an active supporter of various cultural organizations and art institutions.

In the field of literature, Else Barer (1902-1989) was a German-born American writer and playwright. Her works explored themes of immigration, identity, and the experiences of German-Americans during the 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barer

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

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

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