Explore the Family Name Berberena
The meaning of Berberena
Spanish: probably an altered form of Berberana, a habitational name from Berberana, a town in Burgos. This surname is very rare in Spain.
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How common is the last name Berberena in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Berberena has significantly increased over a 10-year period. In 2000, Berberena was ranked 76,208th in popularity among all surnames and this rank improved to 60,196th by 2010, marking an upward change of 21.01%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also saw a notable rise of 42.55%, increasing from 235 in 2000 to 335 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Berberena per 100,000 people in the population also grew by 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #60,196 | 21.01% |
| Count | 235 | 335 | 42.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berberena
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Berberena, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic represented the vast majority of those with the Berberena surname in both years, although the percentage dropped slightly from 89.36% to 84.78%. Conversely, the percentage of people with this surname identifying as White rose from 8.94% to 11.64%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.36% | 84.78% | -5.13% |
| White | 8.94% | 11.64% | 30.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |