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

Barias, 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 Barias surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barias in America

Barias is the 79598th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barias surname appeared 239 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 Barias.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barias 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 Barias

The surname Barias originates from Spain, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "baria," which means "a sandy place" or "a beach." This suggests that the name may have been given to families who lived near coastal regions or sandy areas.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Barias surname can be found in the municipal archives of Valencia, Spain, dating back to the late 1500s. These records document a family of landowners bearing this name, indicating their presence in the region during that time period.

In the 17th century, the Barias name appeared in several historical documents related to the Spanish Inquisition. These records detail the trials and persecution of individuals with this surname, shedding light on the challenges faced by those bearing this name during that turbulent era.

Notable individuals throughout history who carried the Barias surname include:

1. Juan Barias (1621-1698), a Spanish painter known for his religious artwork, particularly his depictions of scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary.

2. Margarita Barias (1760-1832), a Spanish writer and poet who contributed to the literary movement of the Enlightenment in Spain.

3. Alejandro Barias (1820-1887), a Spanish military officer who served in the Carlist Wars and rose to the rank of General.

4. Isabel Barias (1875-1945), a renowned Spanish opera singer who performed in prestigious venues across Europe in the early 20th century.

5. Enrique Barias (1902-1976), a Spanish architect who played a significant role in the reconstruction efforts after the Spanish Civil War, designing several notable buildings in Madrid and Barcelona.

While the Barias name has its roots in Spain, it has also been documented in other parts of the world, possibly due to migration and the spread of Spanish culture during the colonial era. For instance, there are records of individuals bearing this surname in parts of Latin America, particularly in regions with a strong Spanish influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barias

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

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

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