Explore the Family Name Berardo

The meaning of Berardo

Italian: from the ancient Germanic personal name Berardo, formedwith ber ‘bear’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Donato, Florindo, Guido, Luigi, Vittorio.

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How common is the last name Berardo in the United States?

According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Berardo saw a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 48,380th in popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 58,481st spot, marking a decline of roughly 20.88%. The number of people carrying this surname also dwindled, from 410 individuals in 2000 to 347 in 2010, signifying a decrease of about 15.37%. The proportion of people with the surname Berardo per 100,000 individuals also fell by 20% over the decade.

20002010Change
Rank#48,380#58,481-20.88%
Count410347-15.37%
Proportion per 100k0.150.12-20%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berardo

The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Berardo identify as White, making up 93.66% of the group in 2000 and 92.51% in 2010. This represents a slight decrease of 1.23% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 3.9% in 2000 to 6.34% in 2010, a substantial rise of 62.56%. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years. Notably, the percentage of those claiming two or more ethnicities went from 1.46% in 2000 down to zero by 2010.

20002010Change
White93.66%92.51%-1.23%
Hispanic3.9%6.34%62.56%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races1.46%0%-100%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%