Explore the Family Name Berges
The meaning of Berges
1. German (Lower Rhine): topographic name for someone who lived on a hill, from a shortened form of Berghaus. Compare Berkes. 2. French (Bergès): Gascon variant of Vergès (see Verges). 3. Catalan (Bergés): variant of Verges. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Alvaro, Jose, Carlos, Cesar, Florina, Gustavo, Luis, Margarita, Mariana, Mercedes, Ramon, Xavier.
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How common is the last name Berges in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Berges has slightly shifted in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 30,383rd most common name, with approximately 726 people bearing this surname. By 2010, this rank dropped slightly to 30,600, yet the overall count of people named Berges increased to 762, indicating a growth rate of 4.96%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 3.7%, suggesting that while the actual number of individuals with the surname grew, its prevalence relative to other surnames diminished.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,383 | #30,600 | -0.71% |
| Count | 726 | 762 | 4.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berges
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Berges, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the same decade. No sign of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native heritage was reported among individuals with this surname, both in 2000 and 2010. Similarly, in 2000, there were no individuals identified as belonging to two or more races or as Black, but by 2010, these categories represented 0.66% and 1.71% respectively. Meanwhile, those identifying as White decreased from 65.84% to 61.81%, and those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 32.64% to 35.17%. This suggests a diversification in the ethnic identities linked with the surname Berges.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.84% | 61.81% | -6.12% |
| Hispanic | 32.64% | 35.17% | 7.75% |
| Black | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |