2000
#8,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,750
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.39
Rare Last name
Barwick
A locational surname referring to someone from any of the places named Barwick in England.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,961 Americans carry the last name Barwick. That puts it at #9,086 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.16 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 86,532 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Barwick 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 Barwick with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
4.0K
1 in 86,532
Census rank
#9,086
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.5K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,454 bearers of the surname Barwick in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.16 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 9086th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Barwick, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Barwick
Among Census respondents with the surname Barwick, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Barwick 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 Barwick surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.1% · 3,111
- Two or more races3.3% · 113
- Hispanic or Latino3.0% · 102
- Black or African American2.8% · 97
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 23
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Barwick
Barwick 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
#8,559
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,848
+98 bearers (+2.6%)
Per 100,000 1.30
Rank movement Down 419 places
2020
#9,086
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,454
-394 bearers (-10.2%)
Per 100,000 1.16
Rank movement Down 527 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #8,140 | 3,750 | 1.39 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #8,559 | 3,848 | 1.30 | +98 bearers (+2.6%) | Down 419 places |
| 2020 | #9,086 | 3,454 | 1.16 | -394 bearers (-10.2%) | Down 527 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 Barwick 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 | #8,559 | #9,086 | -6.2% |
| Count | 3,848 | 3,454 | -10.2% |
| Per 100K | 1.30 | 1.16 | -11.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Barwick bearers went from 3,848 to 3,454 (-10.2% change). The surname moved down 527 positions in the national ranking, going from #8,559 to #9,086.
FAQ
Barwick surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Barwick?
Name Census estimates that about 3,961 living Americans carry the surname Barwick. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 86,532 residents.
How common is Barwick?
Barwick ranks #9,086 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.16 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,454 people with the surname Barwick. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,961), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.16 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.16 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Barwick.
Has Barwick become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Barwick went from 3,848 recorded bearers to 3,454. That is a decrease of 394 (-10.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #8,559 to #9,086.
What does the Census say about the background of Barwick?
Among Census respondents with the surname Barwick, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (3.0%). 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 Barwick in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.1% (3,111 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Barwick appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.1%), Two or More Races (3.3%), Hispanic (3.0%). 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 Barwick (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 Barwick mean?
A locational surname referring to someone from any of the places named Barwick in England. 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 Barwick (1.16 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 have the last name Barwick?
Find out how many people have the last name Barwick on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.