Explore the Family Name Berendt
The meaning of Berendt
North German: variant of Behrendt. This surname is also found in Poland and Denmark. Some characteristic forenames: German Horst, Kurt, Otto, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Berendt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Berendt has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,522nd most popular, but by 2010, it had slipped to 39,607th, a decrease of 11.5%. The actual count of people bearing this surname also dropped from 599 in 2000 to 555 in 2010, marking a reduction of 7.35%. Consequently, its proportion per 100,000 people saw a dip of 13.64%, moving from 0.22 to 0.19 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,522 | #39,607 | -11.5% |
| Count | 599 | 555 | -7.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berendt
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Berendt surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.16% in 2000 to 96.22% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within this surname increased substantially during this time frame, jumping from 1.50% to 2.52%, representing a growth rate of 68%. No Berendt individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 96.22% | -0.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.52% | 68% |
| 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% |