Explore the Family Name Bercegeay
The meaning of Bercegeay
French: from Old French berser ‘to shoot (with a bow and arrow)’ + gai ‘wooden bird serving as a target’, hence a nickname of an archer. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Leonce, Odile, Valmond.
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How common is the last name Bercegeay in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bercegeay saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked as the 57,985th most popular in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 63,524th spot - a decline of 9.55%. Meanwhile, the count of individuals carrying this surname also showed a small decrease, with a drop of 4.27% taking the count from 328 in 2000 to 314 in 2010. The proportion of people named Bercegeay per 100,000 population followed suit, decreasing by 8.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #63,524 | -9.55% |
| Count | 328 | 314 | -4.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bercegeay
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bercegeay reveals little diversity. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with a slight decrease in this ethnic group over the decade. In 2000, 98.78% were white, which dropped slightly to 98.09% by 2010, marking a change of -0.70%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.78% | 98.09% | -0.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |