2000
#25,885
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 892
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.33
Rare Last name
Barndt
An archaic Americanized spelling of the German surname Berndt, derived from an old personal name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,053 Americans carry the last name Barndt. That puts it at #27,777 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.31 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 325,503 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Barndt 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
1.1K
1 in 325,503
Census rank
#27,777
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
918
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 918 bearers of the surname Barndt in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.31 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 27777th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Barndt, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.1%) and Hispanic (2.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Barndt
The surname BARNDT is of German origin, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. The name is believed to have derived from the Old German word "barn," meaning "child" or "son," combined with the suffix "-dt," indicating a patronymic or a name that denotes descent from an ancestor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the BARNDT surname appears in the Codex Diplomaticus Fuldensis, a collection of charters and documents from the Fulda Abbey in Germany, dating back to the 8th century. This suggests that the name may have originated in the region surrounding the abbey or within the territories under its influence.
During the 13th century, various spellings of the BARNDT surname can be found in historical records, such as "Barndt," "Barnt," and "Barndte." These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and the inconsistencies in written records during that time period.
In the 14th century, the BARNDT surname gained prominence in the town of Bamberg, located in the region of Franconia, Germany. Several notable individuals bearing this name emerged, including Johannes BARNDT, a respected scholar and theologian born in 1375, who authored several treatises on religious philosophy.
Another notable figure was Konrad BARNDT, born in 1421, a skilled blacksmith and metalworker who was commissioned to create intricate metalwork for the Bamberg Cathedral. His craftsmanship and attention to detail earned him widespread recognition throughout the region.
In the 16th century, the BARNDT surname spread to other parts of Germany, with records indicating families settling in cities like Frankfurt and Cologne. During this period, Hans BARNDT, born in 1534, gained prominence as a successful merchant and trader, contributing to the economic prosperity of the city of Frankfurt.
As the centuries progressed, the BARNDT name continued to be associated with various professions and trades. In the 18th century, Johann BARNDT, born in 1712, was a renowned clockmaker whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by nobility and wealthy patrons across Europe.
In the 19th century, the BARNDT surname found its way to other parts of the world through emigration. One notable figure was Wilhelm BARNDT, born in 1825, who left Germany and settled in the United States, becoming a prominent farmer and landowner in the state of Pennsylvania.
While the BARNDT surname may have evolved over time and spread across different regions, its roots can be traced back to the German heartland, where it first emerged as a patronymic name reflecting the proud lineage and heritage of its bearers.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Barndt
Among Census respondents with the surname Barndt, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.1%) and Hispanic (2.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Barndt 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 Barndt surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.4% · 848
- Two or more races4.1% · 38
- Hispanic or Latino2.4% · 22
- Black or African American0.7% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Barndt
Barndt appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#25,356
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 976
+84 bearers (+9.4%)
Per 100,000 0.33
Rank movement Up 529 places
2020
#27,777
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 918
-58 bearers (-5.9%)
Per 100,000 0.31
Rank movement Down 2,421 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #25,885 | 892 | 0.33 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #25,356 | 976 | 0.33 | +84 bearers (+9.4%) | Up 529 places |
| 2020 | #27,777 | 918 | 0.31 | -58 bearers (-5.9%) | Down 2,421 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 Barndt 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 | #25,356 | #27,777 | -9.5% |
| Count | 976 | 918 | -5.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.33 | 0.31 | -6.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Barndt bearers went from 976 to 918 (-5.9% change). The surname moved down 2,421 positions in the national ranking, going from #25,356 to #27,777.
FAQ
Barndt surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Barndt?
Name Census estimates that about 1,053 living Americans carry the surname Barndt. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 325,503 residents.
How common is Barndt?
Barndt ranks #27,777 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.31 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 918 people with the surname Barndt. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,053), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.31 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.31 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 Barndt.
Has Barndt become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Barndt went from 976 recorded bearers to 918. That is a decrease of 58 (-5.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #25,356 to #27,777.
What does the Census say about the background of Barndt?
Among Census respondents with the surname Barndt, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.1%) and Hispanic (2.4%). 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 Barndt in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.4% (848 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Barndt appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.4%), Two or More Races (4.1%), Hispanic (2.4%). 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 Barndt (2000, 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 Barndt mean?
An archaic Americanized spelling of the German surname Berndt, derived from an old personal name. 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 Barndt (0.31 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 people are called Barndt?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Barndt on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.