2000
#6,363
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,926
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.83
Rare Last name
Barrick
An English occupational surname referring to a shepherd or someone who worked in a sheepfold.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 5,474 Americans carry the last name Barrick. That puts it at #6,796 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.60 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 62,615 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Barrick 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Barrick with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
5.5K
1 in 62,615
Census rank
#6,796
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,774 bearers of the surname Barrick in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.60 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 6796th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Barrick, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Barrick
Among Census respondents with the surname Barrick, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Barrick 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 Barrick surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.2% · 4,354
- Two or more races3.7% · 177
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 163
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 32
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 26
- Black or African American0.5% · 22
Timeline
Historical Census data for Barrick
Barrick 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
#6,626
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,111
+185 bearers (+3.8%)
Per 100,000 1.73
Rank movement Down 263 places
2020
#6,796
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,774
-337 bearers (-6.6%)
Per 100,000 1.60
Rank movement Down 170 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #6,363 | 4,926 | 1.83 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #6,626 | 5,111 | 1.73 | +185 bearers (+3.8%) | Down 263 places |
| 2020 | #6,796 | 4,774 | 1.60 | -337 bearers (-6.6%) | Down 170 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 Barrick 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 | #6,626 | #6,796 | -2.6% |
| Count | 5,111 | 4,774 | -6.6% |
| Per 100K | 1.73 | 1.60 | -7.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Barrick bearers went from 5,111 to 4,774 (-6.6% change). The surname moved down 170 positions in the national ranking, going from #6,626 to #6,796.
FAQ
Barrick surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Barrick?
Name Census estimates that about 5,474 living Americans carry the surname Barrick. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 62,615 residents.
How common is Barrick?
Barrick ranks #6,796 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.60 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 4,774 people with the surname Barrick. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (5,474), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.6 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.60 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Barrick.
Has Barrick become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Barrick went from 5,111 recorded bearers to 4,774. That is a decrease of 337 (-6.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #6,626 to #6,796.
What does the Census say about the background of Barrick?
Among Census respondents with the surname Barrick, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic (3.4%). 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 Barrick in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.2% (4,354 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Barrick appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.2%), Two or More Races (3.7%), Hispanic (3.4%). 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 Barrick (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 Barrick mean?
An English occupational surname referring to a shepherd or someone who worked in a sheepfold. 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 Barrick (1.60 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 Barrick?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.