Explore the Family Name Berchtold
The meaning of Berchtold
German: variant of Berthold. Compare Bergthold. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Raimund.
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How common is the last name Berchtold in the United States?
The surname Berchtold experienced a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 34,399th most popular surname in the U.S., and by 2010, it had risen to become the 33,810th most popular, representing a 1.71% uptick. The number of people with the surname Berchtold also increased during this period, from 623 in 2000 to 673 in 2010, an 8.03% growth. However, the proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.23 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,399 | #33,810 | 1.71% |
| Count | 623 | 673 | 8.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berchtold
The ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Berchtold also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010 based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with percentages of 97.11 in 2000 and 96.29 in 2010. The representation of Hispanics within this surname group grew by 13.19%, from 1.44 in 2000 to 1.63 in 2010. Furthermore, those identifying with two or more races also saw a considerable increase of 48.75%, from 0.80 in 2000 to 1.19 in 2010. There were no individuals with the Berchtold surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.11% | 96.29% | -0.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 1.63% | 13.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 1.19% | 48.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |