Explore the Family Name Beresh
The meaning of Beresh
1. Ukrainian and Rusyn: occupational name for a farm laborer or casual harvest hand, from Hungarian béres (see Beres 1). 2. Americanized form of Hungarian Béres (see Beres 1), Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) Béreš or Bereš, Croatian and Serbian Bereš (see Beres 2), cognates of 1. Compare Berish.
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How common is the last name Beresh in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Beresh has experienced slight fluctuations in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 84,968 in terms of popularity and increased slightly to 86,645 in 2010, marking a decrease of 1.97% in its rank. In contrast, the count of people with the surname Beresh grew by 4.88%, from 205 in 2000 to 215 in 2010. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 12.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,968 | #86,645 | -1.97% |
| Count | 205 | 215 | 4.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beresh
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Beresh. Between 2000 and 2010, there was no recorded change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly by 0.44%, from 99.51% in 2000 to 99.07% in 2010. This suggests that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Beresh identify as White.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.51% | 99.07% | -0.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |