Explore the Family Name Berfield
The meaning of Berfield
English: possibly a habitational name from Burghfield in Berkshire, named from Old English beorg ‘hill’ + feld ‘open country’.
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How common is the last name Berfield in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Berfield decreased over time. In 2000, it was ranked 71,143rd and by 2010 it had slipped to the 86,981st position, showing a decline of 22.26%. The count of people with this surname also fell from 256 in 2000 to 214 in 2010, representing a drop of 16.41%. Accordingly, the proportion of the Berfield surname per 100,000 people decreased by 22.22%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #86,981 | -22.26% |
| Count | 256 | 214 | -16.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berfield
Concerning the ethnicity of individuals with the Berfield surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a trend towards diversification between 2000 and 2010. While the majority identified as White in both years (91.41% in 2000 and 90.65% in 2010), there was a slight decrease of 0.83% over the decade. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black increased from 3.91% in 2000 to 5.61% in 2010, showing a substantial growth of 43.48%. It's important to note that no Berfields reported being of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identity in either census year. Additionally, the portion of those reporting two or more races was 2.34% in 2000 but was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.41% | 90.65% | -0.83% |
| Black | 3.91% | 5.61% | 43.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.34% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |