Explore the Family Name Beretta
The meaning of Beretta
Italian (northern): variant of Berretta. This surname is also found in southern France and Vosges. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aldo, Dante, Alessandra, Enrico, Gianluigi. French Lisanne, Armand, Marcel.
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How common is the last name Beretta in the United States?
According to the data based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Beretta" has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 43,058 but dropped to 46,037 in 2010, marking a decrease of 6.92%. The number of people with the surname also dipped from 473 in 2000 to 463 in 2010, a small decrease of 2.11%. The proportion per 100,000 people carrying the Beretta name diminished by 11.11%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,058 | #46,037 | -6.92% |
| Count | 473 | 463 | -2.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beretta
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the Beretta surname identify as White, though there was a slight decrease from 91.75% in 2000 to 87.04% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 5.92% to 9.94% over the same period. In 2010, the data also showed that 1.94% identified as Black, a figure not previously recorded in 2000. However, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped from 1.48% to zero during this decade. There were no changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.75% | 87.04% | -5.13% |
| Hispanic | 5.92% | 9.94% | 67.91% |
| Black | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |