Explore the Family Name Bergemann
The meaning of Bergemann
North German: variant of Bergmann. Some characteristic forenames: German Eldor, Ewald, Georg, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Bergemann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bergemann has seen a substantial rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bergemann ranked at 32,900 out of all surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had moved up to a rank of 31,453. This represents an increase of 4.4%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 657 in 2000 to 736 in 2010, indicating a 12.02% growth. The proportion of Bergemanns per 100,000 people also slightly increased by 4.17% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,900 | #31,453 | 4.4% |
| Count | 657 | 736 | 12.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.25 | 4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bergemann
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bergemann also underwent changes during the first decade of the new millennium, as evidenced by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the vast majority of Bergemanns identified as White (94.82%), followed by Hispanic (2.59%). By 2010, while the percentage of White Bergemanns decreased slightly to 92.39%, the percentage of Hispanic Bergemanns rose to 2.99%. Furthermore, there was a notable introduction and growth in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or More Races categories from 2000 to 2010, reaching 1.63% and 2.58% respectively. However, no Bergemanns identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.82% | 92.39% | -2.56% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 2.99% | 15.44% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 2.58% | 141.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |