2000
#105,374
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 157
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Baroch
A surname of possible Portuguese origin meaning "rock" or "boulder".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Baroch. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Baroch 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Baroch in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Baroch, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Baroch
The surname Baroch has its origins in England, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English word "bæroc," which means "barrow" or "burial mound." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked on such burial sites.
One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1191, which mentions a "Richard de Baroch." This indicates that the name was already in use by the late 12th century and may have been associated with a specific location or place name.
In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, including "Barrok," "Barrok," and "Barroc," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that period. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 record a "Walter de Barroc" in Oxfordshire, while the Subsidy Rolls of 1327 list a "John Barrok" in Worcestershire.
The name Baroch can be traced back to several locations in England, such as the village of Barrow in Shropshire, which was recorded as "Barroch" in the Domesday Book of 1086. This suggests that the name may have originated as a place name before becoming a surname.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Baroch was Sir John Baroch (c. 1290-1347), a knight who fought in the Wars of Scottish Independence under Edward III. Another notable figure was William Baroch (c. 1450-1518), a merchant and alderman in the city of London during the reign of Henry VIII.
Other historical figures with the surname Baroch include:
1. Thomas Baroch (c. 1520-1585), an English clergyman and author who served as the Dean of Bristol.
2. Elizabeth Baroch (c. 1560-1630), a landowner and philanthropist who founded a school in the village of Barrow, Shropshire.
3. James Baroch (c. 1625-1695), a member of the English Parliament and a supporter of the Parliamentarian cause during the English Civil War.
4. Robert Baroch (c. 1670-1732), an architect and surveyor who worked on several notable buildings in London, including St. Paul's Cathedral.
5. Mary Baroch (c. 1740-1810), a writer and poet who published several collections of poetry during the late 18th century.
While the surname Baroch has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, the historical origins and evolution of the name can be traced back to its earliest recorded instances in medieval England.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Baroch
Among Census respondents with the surname Baroch, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Baroch 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 Baroch surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.5% · 110
- Two or more races3.5% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Baroch
Baroch 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
#123,064
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 140
-17 bearers (-10.8%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 17,690 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-26 bearers (-18.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 23,431 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #105,374 | 157 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #123,064 | 140 | 0.05 | -17 bearers (-10.8%) | Down 17,690 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | -26 bearers (-18.6%) | Down 23,431 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 Baroch 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 | #123,064 | #146,495 | -19.0% |
| Count | 140 | 114 | -18.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -23.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Baroch bearers went from 140 to 114 (-18.6% change). The surname moved down 23,431 positions in the national ranking, going from #123,064 to #146,495.
FAQ
Baroch surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Baroch?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Baroch. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Baroch?
Baroch ranks #146,495 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 114 people with the surname Baroch. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Baroch.
Has Baroch become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Baroch went from 140 recorded bearers to 114. That is a decrease of 26 (-18.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #123,064 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Baroch?
Among Census respondents with the surname Baroch, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%). 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 Baroch in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.5% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Baroch appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.5%), Two or More Races (3.5%). 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 Baroch (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 Baroch mean?
A surname of possible Portuguese origin meaning "rock" or "boulder". 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 Baroch (0.04 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 Baroch?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Baroch on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.