Explore the Family Name Berber
The meaning of Berber
1. Catalan: probably a variant of Barber. This surname is most common in Mexico. 2. Turkish: occupational name from berber ‘barber’. 3. Serbian, Croatian, and Bosniak: occupational name for a barber, or, in a transferred use, a nickname for a quack doctor, from Serbian, Croatian, and Bosnian berber ‘barber’, a loanword from Turkish (see above). 4. German: possibly a habitational name from a place called Berber near Kevelaer (Lower Rhine), or from the ancient Germanic personal name Baribert from Old High German bar ‘man’ + berht ‘shining, famous’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Salvador, Guillermo, Juan, Manuel, Francisco, Luis, Adriana, Alfredo, Angelina, Armando, Carlos.
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How common is the last name Berber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Berber" has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 20,055, but rose to a rank of 18,849 in 2010, marking an increase by 6.01%. The count of people bearing the surname also increased from 1237 in 2000 to 1451 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 17.3%. Moreover, the proportion of the surname per 100k people grew from 0.46 to 0.49, experiencing a 6.52% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,055 | #18,849 | 6.01% |
| Count | 1,237 | 1,451 | 17.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.49 | 6.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berber
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Berber" shifted slightly over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals identifying as Berbers are Hispanic, with this group's representation increasing from 83.02% in 2000 to 86.08% in 2010. White individuals with the Berber surname saw a decrease from 13.90% to 12.06% over the ten-year span. There was a notable decline of 25.62% among those of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity and a 31.40% decrease among those who identify as Black. The categories of "Two or more races" and "American Indian and Alaskan Native" indicated no record of the surname in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 83.02% | 86.08% | 3.69% |
| White | 13.9% | 12.06% | -13.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.21% | 0.9% | -25.62% |
| Black | 1.21% | 0.83% | -31.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |