Explore the Family Name Berghorst
The meaning of Berghorst
Dutch (Gelderland): topographic name for someone living on or by a hill with shrubberies (see Berg and Horst).
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How common is the last name Berghorst in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Berghorst has seen a slight decrease in rank between the years 2000 and 2010, moving from 63,632 to 64,559, a change of -1.46%. However, the count of individuals with this surname has increased by 5.12% during the same time period, growing from 293 to 308. Even though the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -9.09%, it remains relatively low at 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #64,559 | -1.46% |
| Count | 293 | 308 | 5.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berghorst
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Berghorst surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, with 97.08% in 2010, slightly down from 97.27% in 2000. The Hispanic portion of people with this surname saw a modest increase from 2.05% in 2000 to 2.27% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year. The data was suppressed (S) where necessary to maintain privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 97.08% | -0.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 2.27% | 10.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |