Explore the Family Name Berenato
The meaning of Berenato
Italian: variant of Benenato (see Benenati), found especially in Messina (Sicily). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Domenic, Angelo, Antonio, Palma, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Berenato in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Berenato has seen a slight uptick in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 59,611th most popular name in the United States, and ten years later it had moved up eight places to the 59,603rd rank. This increase is mirrored in the count of individuals with this surname, which saw a 6.94% growth over the decade, jumping from 317 people in 2000 to 339 in 2010. However, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by about 8.33%, going from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #59,603 | 0.01% |
| Count | 317 | 339 | 6.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berenato
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Berenato according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the largest share is overwhelmingly White. In 2000, nearly all (99.05%) of the individuals with this surname identified as White, and although there was a slight dip to 97.94% in 2010, this group still constitutes the vast majority. The remaining ethnic identities like Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or the data was suppressed for privacy reasons in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.05% | 97.94% | -1.12% |
| 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% |