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

Barngrover, 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 Barngrover surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barngrover in America

Barngrover is the 51512th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barngrover surname appeared 404 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 Barngrover.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barngrover 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 Barngrover

The surname Barngrover has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "bærn" meaning "barn" and "grafa" meaning "grove" or "thicket." This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive term for someone who lived near a barn in a small wooded area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1195, where a person named Radulfus de Bernegrave is mentioned. This early spelling variation provides insight into the name's evolution over time.

In the 13th century, the name appears in several historical records, including the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1242, which mentions a Thomas de Berngrave. This indicates that the name was present in various regions of England during this period.

Historical records also reveal that the name Barngrover was associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such individual was John Barngrover, a wealthy landowner from Oxfordshire who lived in the late 14th century. Another notable figure was Margaret Barngrover, a prominent figure in the English wool trade during the 15th century.

In the 16th century, the surname Barngrover can be found in various parish records and tax rolls. One example is William Barngrover, a farmer from Warwickshire, who was born in 1532 and died in 1603.

During the 17th century, the spelling of the name became more standardized, with the form "Barngrover" becoming more prevalent. One notable bearer of the name during this time was Robert Barngrover, a successful merchant from Bristol who lived from 1625 to 1691.

The 18th century saw the continued presence of the Barngrover surname in various parts of England. One individual of note was Samuel Barngrover, a renowned clockmaker from London who lived from 1712 to 1778.

As the centuries progressed, the name Barngrover continued to be found in various historical records, with individuals bearing the surname making their mark in various fields, including agriculture, trade, and craftsmanship.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barngrover

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Barngrover, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!