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

Barlin, 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 Barlin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barlin in America

Barlin is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barlin surname appeared 103 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 Barlin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barlin 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 Barlin

The surname "BARLIN" is believed to have originated in the region of Normandy, France, during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "barlin," which referred to a type of woolen cloth or material. This suggests that the name may have originally been given to someone who worked with or traded in this fabric.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Robert Barlin, who held estates in the county of Sussex, England. This indicates that the name had already spread from its Norman origins to other parts of Europe by the late 11th century.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various medieval records and documents across France and England. In 1275, a man named Raoul Barlin was mentioned as a citizen of Paris, while in 1298, a William Barlin was recorded as a landowner in the county of Kent, England.

Notable individuals with the surname "BARLIN" throughout history include:

1. Jean Barlin (1485-1552), a French Renaissance scholar and humanist, known for his translations of ancient Greek texts.

2. Thomas Barlin (1625-1691), an English clergyman and author, who served as the rector of St. Dunstan's Church in London.

3. Marie-Anne Barlin (1701-1781), a French actress and playwright, renowned for her performances in the theaters of Paris.

4. William Barlin (1753-1823), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars.

5. Henri Barlin (1880-1964), a French painter and illustrator, known for his landscapes and depictions of rural life in Normandy.

The name "BARLIN" can also be found in various place names, such as Barlin, a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, and Barlin's Creek, a stream located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States, likely named after an early settler with the surname.

While the origins of the name "BARLIN" can be traced back to medieval times, it has continued to be passed down through generations, with individuals bearing this surname making their mark in various fields, from academia and literature to the military and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barlin

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

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

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