Explore the Family Name Berchem
The meaning of Berchem
Dutch: habitational name from Berchum, a district in Antwerp, or Berghem, a village near Oss in North Brabant. Some characteristic forenames: German Gunther, Mathias.
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How common is the last name Berchem in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Berchem' saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 71,143rd in terms of commonality amongst U.S. surnames and slipped to 78,567th by 2010, marking a 10.44% drop. The actual count of individuals with this surname also diminished from 256 in 2000 to 243 in 2010, constituting a 5.08% decline. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people shrank by 11.11%, moving from 0.09 to 0.08 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #78,567 | -10.44% |
| Count | 256 | 243 | -5.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berchem
As for ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that almost all individuals with the Berchem surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 98.83% in 2000 to 97.12% in 2010. No significant presence of the surname was found within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities during either year. The category representing those of two or more races also showed no change, remaining at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.83% | 97.12% | -1.73% |
| 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% |