Explore the Family Name Berch
The meaning of Berch
1. German: variant of Bercht, from a short form of the personal names Berthold or Albrecht (see Albert). 2. English (London, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and Somerset): variant of Birch. The surname Berch is very rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Berch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Berch has seen a decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 37,534 and decreased in rank to 43,969 in 2010, marking a significant drop of 17.14 percent. The overall count of individuals with this surname also fell from 558 to 490, presenting a decrease of 12.19 percent. Moreover, the proportion of the population with the surname Berch declined by 19.05 percent per 100,000 people over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,534 | #43,969 | -17.14% |
| Count | 558 | 490 | -12.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.17 | -19.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berch
The ethnic identity associated with the Berch surname also shows some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest group identified as White, accounting for 91.94 percent in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 91.22 percent in 2010. The second-largest group identified as Black, comprising 5.38 percent in 2000 and marginally dropping to 5.31 percent in 2010. Notably, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.43 percent in 2000 to 2.04 percent in 2010, representing an increase of 42.66 percent. Those identifying as two or more races also increased from 0.90 percent to 1.02 percent. However, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.94% | 91.22% | -0.78% |
| Black | 5.38% | 5.31% | -1.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.43% | 2.04% | 42.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.02% | 13.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |