Explore the Family Name Berends
The meaning of Berends
Dutch and German: variant of Berens. It is frequent in the northeastern Netherlands and adjacent Lower Saxony.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Berends in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Berends' saw a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname improved by approximately 5.98%, moving from 24,857 in 2000 to 23,371 in 2010. This indicates a growing number of people carrying the Berends surname within the United States. In terms of the count, there was an increase of 15.85% with the number of individuals bearing this name rising from 940 in 2000 to 1089 in 2010. When measured as a proportion per 100,000 residents, the usage of the Berends surname also increased by 5.71% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,857 | #23,371 | 5.98% |
| Count | 940 | 1,089 | 15.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.37 | 5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berends
Shifting focus to the ethnic identity associated with the Berends surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests that it is predominantly linked with individuals identifying as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 93% of those with this surname identified as White, though there was a slight decrease of 1.33% in this group over the decade. Meanwhile, Hispanic representation among those named Berends grew by 43.75%, moving from 1.60% in 2000 to 2.30% in 2010. There was also a rise in individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent and those identifying with two or more races, increasing by 17.95% and 33.33% respectively. However, there were no reported instances of the Berends surname being used by individuals who identify as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.21% | 93.94% | -1.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.3% | 43.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.56% | 33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.17% | 1.38% | 17.95% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |