2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Barouch
A surname derived from a Hebrew word meaning "blessed".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Barouch. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Barouch 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Barouch in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Barouch, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Two or More Races (6.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Barouch
The surname Barouch is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in regions with a significant Jewish population. It is a variation of the Hebrew name "Baruch," which means "blessed" or "praised." The name Baruch has biblical roots and can be traced back to the Book of Nehemiah, where it refers to one of the scribes who assisted Ezra in teaching the Law to the Israelites.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Barouch can be found in the Cairo Geniza, a collection of Jewish manuscripts discovered in the Ben Ezra Synagogue in Old Cairo, Egypt. These manuscripts date back to the 11th and 12th centuries and contain references to individuals bearing the name Barouch.
As the Jewish diaspora spread across Europe and beyond, the name Barouch underwent various orthographic changes and adaptations. In some regions, it was spelled as "Baroch" or "Baruch," while in others, it took on the form of "Barouch" or "Baruck." These variations often reflected the linguistic influences of the regions where Jewish communities settled.
One notable figure bearing the surname Barouch was Jacob Barouch, a 16th-century Jewish philosopher and kabbalist from Padua, Italy. He was a prominent figure in the Italian Jewish community and authored several works on Jewish mysticism and philosophy.
Another individual of historical significance was Isaac Barouch, a 17th-century Dutch merchant and philanthropist. He was a prominent member of the Jewish community in Amsterdam and played a crucial role in establishing the Portuguese Synagogue, one of the city's oldest and most significant Jewish heritage sites.
In the 18th century, the name Barouch gained recognition through the works of Baruch Spinoza, a Dutch philosopher of Portuguese-Jewish descent. Spinoza's philosophical contributions, particularly his work on ethics and metaphysics, had a profound impact on Western thought and influenced numerous subsequent thinkers.
Moving forward to the 19th century, one notable figure was Adolphe Barouch, a French lawyer and politician who served as a member of the National Assembly during the French Third Republic. He was actively involved in advocating for civil rights and the emancipation of Jews in France.
In more recent times, the surname Barouch has been associated with individuals from various fields, including literature, business, and academia. For example, Claude Barouch is a contemporary French writer and novelist, known for her works exploring themes of identity and cultural diversity.
While the surname Barouch has its roots in the Middle East and Jewish culture, it has since spread across the globe, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions to various aspects of human endeavor throughout history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Barouch
Among Census respondents with the surname Barouch, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Two or More Races (6.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Barouch 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 Barouch surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.5% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino6.3% · 7
- Two or more races6.3% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Barouch
Barouch 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
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-3 bearers (-2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,791 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+4 bearers (+3.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,578 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.7%) | Down 12,791 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.7%) | Up 3,578 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 Barouch 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 | #151,532 | #147,954 | 2.4% |
| Count | 108 | 112 | 3.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Barouch bearers went from 108 to 112 (+3.7% change). The surname moved up 3,578 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #147,954.
FAQ
Barouch surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Barouch?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Barouch. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Barouch?
Barouch ranks #147,954 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 112 people with the surname Barouch. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), 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 Barouch.
Has Barouch become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Barouch went from 108 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 4 (+3.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #151,532 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Barouch?
Among Census respondents with the surname Barouch, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Two or More Races (6.3%). 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 Barouch in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.5% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Barouch appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.5%), Hispanic (6.3%), Two or More Races (6.3%). 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 Barouch (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 Barouch mean?
A surname derived from a Hebrew word meaning "blessed". 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 Barouch (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 Americans have the surname Barouch?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.