Explore the Family Name Berendes
The meaning of Berendes
German: patronymic from Berend. Some characteristic forenames: German Christoph, Heinz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Berendes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Berendes has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, its rank was 69,201 and it increased to 64,721 by 2010, marking a change of 6.47. The number of individuals carrying this surname also rose from 265 in 2000 to 307 in 2010, a 15.85% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.1, despite the overall increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #64,721 | 6.47% |
| Count | 265 | 307 | 15.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berendes
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, nearly all individuals with the Berendes surname identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 98.49% to 97.72%. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of Hispanic ethnicity among those with the surname, increasing to 1.63% in 2010 from none in 2000. There were no recorded instances of the Berendes surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.49% | 97.72% | -0.78% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.63% | 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% |