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

Barrick, 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 Barrick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barrick in America

Barrick is the 6626th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barrick surname appeared 5,111 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 Barrick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barrick 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 Barrick

The surname Barrick is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "bær" meaning "bear" and "ricc" meaning "realm" or "kingdom." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in an area known for its bear population or perhaps had a connection to a place named after bears.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Bærricc." This entry indicates that individuals with this surname were present in various parts of England, including Essex, Norfolk, and Suffolk, during the time of the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Berrich," "Berryke," and "Baryk," reflecting the evolution of spelling conventions over time.

Notable individuals with the surname Barrick from history include:

1. William Barrick (1561-1632), an English priest and author who wrote several religious works.
2. John Barrick (1670-1734), a Scottish merchant and landowner who played a role in the establishment of the British East India Company.
3. Elizabeth Barrick (1788-1865), an American pioneer and early settler in the state of Ohio.
4. Thomas Barrick (1829-1908), a British engineer who contributed to the development of early steam engines.
5. James Barrick (1857-1919), an Australian politician and member of the Parliament of Western Australia.

Some variations of the name are also linked to specific place names. For example, the surname "Barwick" is believed to be derived from the village of Barwick in Norfolk, England, which shares a similar etymology to Barrick.

Throughout its history, the surname Barrick has been associated with various occupations and social classes, from clergymen and merchants to landowners and engineers, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barrick

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

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

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