Explore the Family Name Berck
The meaning of Berck
1. German or Dutch: variant of Berk. 2. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Berch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Berck in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Berck held the rank of 67,317 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped slightly to 69,996 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 3.98%. Despite the drop in ranking, the count of individuals with the Berck surname increased from 274 in 2000 to 280 in 2010, a growth of 2.19%. However, when viewed in proportion to every 100,000 people, there was a decline of 10.0%, falling from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #69,996 | -3.98% |
| Count | 274 | 280 | 2.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berck
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Berck surname. In 2000, about 94.16% of the individuals identified as White, which decreased slightly to 92.86% by 2010. During the same period, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.55% to 3.93%, representing a significant change of 54.12%. The count for other ethnicities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years. Interestingly, individuals identifying with two or more races appeared in the 2010 data with 1.79%, where there were none in the previous decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.16% | 92.86% | -1.38% |
| Hispanic | 2.55% | 3.93% | 54.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |