Explore the Family Name Bercier
The meaning of Bercier
French: 1. occupational name from bercier, a regional form of berger ‘shepherd’. 2. occupational name for an archer or a hunter, from an agent derivative of Old French berser ‘to shoot (with a bow and arrow)’. In the US, this surname is common among Native Americans, namely the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians in ND. Some characteristic forenames: French Camille, Laurier, Octave, Pierre, Remi.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bercier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bercier saw a moderate change in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bercier was ranked 34,554th in terms of popularity, with a reported 620 instances of the name. By 2010, there were 645 individuals bearing the Bercier surname, pushing its rank to 34,967th. Despite this increase in count (4.03%), the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 4.35%, signifying a slight drop in overall popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,554 | #34,967 | -1.2% |
| Count | 620 | 645 | 4.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bercier
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bercier also evolved over this ten-year period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest changes were seen among those identifying as two or more races, which increased by 68.16%. Individuals identifying as Black bearing the surname Bercier also emerged, accounting for 3.10% in 2010 compared to none recorded in 2000. However, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native declined by 7.92%, although they still comprised a significant portion of the Berciers in 2010 at 42.33%. White Berciers dipped slightly from 40.48% to 39.69%, while Hispanic representation rose by 13.27%. There were no Berciers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 45.97% | 42.33% | -7.92% |
| White | 40.48% | 39.69% | -1.95% |
| Two or More Races | 5.81% | 9.77% | 68.16% |
| Hispanic | 4.52% | 5.12% | 13.27% |
| Black | 0% | 3.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |