Explore the Family Name Berenbaum
The meaning of Berenbaum
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Birnbaum. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Asher, Elchonon, Hyman, Khaim, Mandel, Shlomo, Shmuel.
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How common is the last name Berenbaum in the United States?
The surname Berenbaum has seen a slight uptick in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked 84,310 in terms of popularity while in 2010 it improved its rank to 83,226, showing a 1.29% increase. The count of people with this surname also increased from 207 in 2000 to 226 in 2010, a growth rate of 9.18%. However, the proportion of individuals with the Berenbaum surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,310 | #83,226 | 1.29% |
| Count | 207 | 226 | 9.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berenbaum
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with the Berenbaum surname is predominantly White, although there has been a slight decrease over time. In 2000, 98.07% of Berenbaums identified as White, but by 2010 that percentage had declined slightly to 95.58%. There was no record of Berenbaums identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, 3.10% of those with the Berenbaum surname identified as Hispanic, which was not observed in the 2000 census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.07% | 95.58% | -2.54% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |