Explore the Family Name Berenguer
The meaning of Berenguer
Spanish and French (southern; Bérenguer): from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements ber ‘bear’ + ger ‘spear’, a cognate of French Bérenger (see Berenger) and Béringer (see Beringer).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Berenguer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Berenguer experienced a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 45,735th most popular surname, with a total count of 440 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, it had moved up to the 45,569th position, with an overall increase of 0.36% in its rank, and the count of people bearing the name rose by 6.59% to 469. Importantly, the proportion of individuals with the surname Berenguer per 100k remained constant at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,735 | #45,569 | 0.36% |
| Count | 440 | 469 | 6.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berenguer
The ethnicity associated with the surname Berenguer also saw changes during this period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnic identity associated with the name is Hispanic, which increased slightly from 67.27% in 2000 to 69.72% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as White also grew, rising from 19.32% in 2000 to 21.54% in 2010. However, the Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or More Races categories saw significant declines of 39.84% and 29.67%, respectively. The percentage of Black identified Berenguers decreased minimally, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 67.27% | 69.72% | 3.64% |
| White | 19.32% | 21.54% | 11.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.86% | 5.33% | -39.84% |
| Two or More Races | 2.73% | 1.92% | -29.67% |
| Black | 1.82% | 1.49% | -18.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |