Explore the Family Name Beraud
The meaning of Beraud
French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Berwald, composed of the elements ber(n) ‘bear’ and wald ‘power, authority’. Compare Braud.
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How common is the last name Beraud in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Beraud saw a decline in its popularity rank from 100194 in 2000 to 103655 in 2010, marking a drop of about 3.45%. However, the number of individuals bearing the surname slightly increased, moving up from 167 in 2000 to 173 in 2010, indicating an increase of 3.59%. Though there was a shift in the count and rank, the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,194 | #103,655 | -3.45% |
| Count | 167 | 173 | 3.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beraud
Examining the ethnic identity of those with the surname Beraud, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals noticeable changes over the decade. In 2000, the majority of individuals identified as White (46.11%). By 2010, this had dropped by 11% to 41.04%. There was also a decrease in those identifying as Black, from 40.12% in 2000 down to 38.15% in 2010. Contrastingly, the Hispanic community saw an increase of nearly 20%, growing from 12.57% in 2000 to 15.03% in 2010. The census recorded no individuals with Beraud surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Intriguingly, the category of two or more races emerged in 2010, accounting for 5.78% of individuals with the Beraud surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 46.11% | 41.04% | -11% |
| Black | 40.12% | 38.15% | -4.91% |
| Hispanic | 12.57% | 15.03% | 19.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 5.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |