Explore the Family Name Berdine
The meaning of Berdine
1. Irish: possibly of French origin (see 2 below). 2. Altered form of French Berdin (or perhaps of some other similar French surname), itself a variant of Bardin.
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How common is the last name Berdine in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Berdine slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. The rank fell from 39,756 in 2000 to 40,672 in 2010, signifying a drop of 2.3%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased by roughly 3.27%, climbing from 520 in 2000 to 537 in 2010. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a decrease of 5.26%, with values of 0.19 in 2000 and 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,756 | #40,672 | -2.3% |
| Count | 520 | 537 | 3.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berdine
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Berdine identify as White. This group's representation increased slightly from 93.08% in 2000 to 94.41% in 2010. Hispanics and Blacks each made up about 1.68% of the Berdines in 2010 – a slight increase for Hispanics since 2000 and a minor decrease for Blacks. Those identifying with two or more races represented a smaller fraction, decreasing from 1.92% in 2000 to 1.30% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained at zero throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.08% | 94.41% | 1.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 1.68% | 9.09% |
| Black | 1.73% | 1.68% | -2.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 1.3% | -32.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |