Explore the Family Name Berenger
The meaning of Berenger
1. French (Bérenger): variant of Béringer (see Beringer). 2. English (of Norman origin): variant of Berringer, a cognate of 1 above.
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How common is the last name Berenger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Berenger saw a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Berenger ranked 105,374 in terms of surname prevalence, with a count of 157 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, it had slipped to rank 111,426 with an almost unchanged count of 158. This represents a popularity change of -5.74% and a negligible increase of 0.64% in count. The proportion of people per 100,000 with this surname also went down by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #105,374 | #111,426 | -5.74% |
| Count | 157 | 158 | 0.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berenger
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Berenger also shifted during this decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority (85.35%) identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had slightly decreased to 84.81%. While the portion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell from 4.46% to zero, the Hispanic demographic saw a significant increase from 7.64% to 12.66%. No changes were observed for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, and no individuals reported being of two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.35% | 84.81% | -0.63% |
| Hispanic | 7.64% | 12.66% | 65.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.46% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |