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

Barner, 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 Barner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barner in America

Barner is the 5913th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barner surname appeared 5,827 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Barner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barner 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 Barner

The surname Barner has its origins in Germany and dates back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old High German word "barn," which means "child" or "son." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive nickname for a child or a young man.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Barner can be found in the records of the town of Bamberg in Bavaria, Germany, where a certain Heinricus Barner was mentioned in a document from 1234. This document is preserved in the town's archives and provides valuable insight into the early use of the surname.

Another historical reference to the name Barner can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of documents related to the history of Brandenburg, Germany. This collection includes a record from 1298 that mentions a certain Johannes Barner, who was a landowner in the region.

Over the centuries, the name Barner has undergone various spelling variations, including Berner, Börner, and Bärner, reflecting regional dialects and changes in language over time.

One notable individual with the surname Barner was Johann Barner, a German composer and organist who lived from 1670 to 1735. He was a renowned figure in the Baroque era and is known for his contributions to church music.

Another individual of note was Friedrich Barner, a German mathematician and astronomer who lived from 1792 to 1870. He made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and is remembered for his work on the theory of cometary orbits.

In the realm of literature, the name Barner is associated with the German writer and philosopher Johann Gottlieb Fichte (1762-1814), whose birth name was Johann Gottlieb Barner. He is considered one of the founding figures of German idealism and is renowned for his philosophical works.

The surname Barner also has connections to the world of art. One example is the German painter and printmaker Johann Friedrich Barner (1639-1700), who was known for his landscapes and architectural scenes.

Finally, a more recent figure with the surname Barner was the German actor and director Tilo Barner (1919-2005), who had a successful career in both film and television.

While the surname Barner may not be as widespread as some others, its long history and presence across various fields demonstrate its enduring legacy and significance within German culture and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barner

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

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

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