Explore the Family Name Berent
The meaning of Berent
Polish: of German origin (see Behrendt).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Berent in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Berent has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 42,217th place to 43,811th, marking a decrease of approximately 3.78%. However, the count of individuals with this surname saw a slight increase during the same period, moving up from 484 to 492, which represents a growth of 1.65%. This resulted in a marginal reduction in the proportion of the population with this surname per 100k, falling by 5.56% from 0.18 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,217 | #43,811 | -3.78% |
| Count | 484 | 492 | 1.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berent
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Berent experienced certain changes over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.11% of the people with the surname identified as White, but this figure decreased to 95.12% by 2010, showing a change of -2.05%. At the same time, there was an increase in the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic, from 1.24% in 2000 to 2.44% in 2010, marking a significant rise of 96.77%. There were no recorded individuals with the Berent surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.11% | 95.12% | -2.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 2.44% | 96.77% |
| 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% |