Explore the Family Name Bergeson
The meaning of Bergeson
1. Americanized form of Norwegian Bergesen or its cognate Børgesen (see Borgeson), and also of Bergersen (see Bergerson). 2. Americanized form of Swedish Börjesson or Börgesson (see Borgeson), and probably also of Birgersson, cognates of 1. Compare Burgeson.
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How common is the last name Bergeson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Bergeson surname has been consistently popular over the years, though it saw a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 11,722nd in popularity but dropped slightly to a ranking of 12,022 in 2010, representing a decrease of 2.56%. However, the number of individuals carrying the Bergeson surname actually increased during this period. In 2000, there were 2,450 individuals with this last name, and by 2010, this number had risen to 2,597, marking a growth of 6%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,722 | #12,022 | -2.56% |
| Count | 2,450 | 2,597 | 6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.91 | 0.88 | -3.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bergeson
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bergeson, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a predominant White association, with 96.04% in 2000 and a slight decrease to 95.11% in 2010. This represents a small change of -0.97%. The next most common ethnicities linked to the surname are Hispanic and Asian/Pacific Islander, which have seen increases over the decade. The percentage of Bergesons identifying as Hispanic went from 1.35% to 2.19%, an increase of 62.22%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0.53% to 0.89%, a substantial jump of 67.92%. The data for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native was either zero or suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.04% | 95.11% | -0.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.19% | 62.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 1.31% | -23.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.89% | 67.92% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |