Explore the Family Name Bearer
The meaning of Bearer
1. English: possibly an occupational name from Middle English berere ‘carrier or porter’, but no evidence has been found that it became hereditary. Alternatively, an altered form of another name, such as Berrier, a very rare occupational name for a thresher of grain (an agent derivative of Middle English berien ‘to beat, thresh’), or Berrow, a variant of Barrow, or an English equivalent (via Anglo-Norman French) of Berard. 2. Americanized form of German Böhrer (see Bohrer).
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How common is the last name Bearer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Bearer" saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,320 in terms of overall frequency, but by 2010, it had fallen to 40,976. This represents a decline of approximately 6.93%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 543 to 532 during this period, indicating a -2.03% change. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 of the population decreased by 10%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,320 | #40,976 | -6.93% |
| Count | 543 | 532 | -2.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bearer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the "Bearer" surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this group, from 96.13% in 2000 to 94.36% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic significantly increased over this decade, rising from 1.29% to 4.14%. Notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.10% to 0.00%, and those identifying as Black also fell to 0%. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.13% | 94.36% | -1.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 4.14% | 220.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 1.29% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |