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

Barwick, 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 Barwick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barwick in America

Barwick is the 8559th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barwick surname appeared 3,848 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Barwick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barwick 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 Barwick

The surname Barwick is of English origin and can be traced back to the 11th century. It is a locational name derived from the parish of Barwick in Elmet, a village in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough, West Yorkshire. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English words "bere" meaning grove or wood, and "wic" meaning a dwelling or village, essentially translating to "dwelling in the wood."

In the Domesday Book of 1086, a survey of landholders commissioned by William the Conqueror, the village is recorded as "Bereuwic." This early spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time. The village of Barwick in Elmet is mentioned in the Domesday Book as being held by Ilbert de Lacy, a Norman baron.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Barwick can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1166, which list a Roger de Barwic. This record showcases the surname's association with the village of Barwick in Elmet.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure bearing the name was Sir Robert de Barwick, a knight who served under King Edward I and took part in the Scottish Wars of Independence. He was born around 1260 and died in the early 14th century.

Another notable individual with this surname was John Barwick (c. 1612-1664), an English clergyman and author. He was born in Westmorland and served as the Dean of Durham from 1660 until his death.

The name Barwick has also been associated with several place names in England, including Barwick in Elmet, as mentioned earlier, as well as Barwick-in-Somersall in Derbyshire and Barwick St. Mary in Norfolk.

Other individuals with the surname Barwick throughout history include:

1. William Barwick (c. 1540-1596), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Hertfordshire in 1584.
2. Peter Barwick (c. 1619-1705), an English physician and naturalist, known for his contributions to the study of botany and zoology.
3. Samuel Barwick (1675-1735), an English clergyman and educational reformer, who served as the headmaster of the prestigious Wakefield Grammar School in Yorkshire.
4. Elizabeth Barwick (c. 1720-1800), a British author and poet, known for her works on religious themes and moral instruction.
5. Thomas Barwick (1788-1865), a British architect and civil engineer, notable for his work on the construction of bridges and infrastructure projects in the early 19th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barwick

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

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

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