Explore the Family Name Berghuis
The meaning of Berghuis
Dutch (mainly northeastern Netherlands): habitational name from any of several farmhouses named Berghuis (‘house on or by a hill’, from berg ‘hill’ + huis ‘house’), for instance near Wapenveld and Apeldoorn at the Veluwe in Gelderland.
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How common is the last name Berghuis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Berghuis ranked 42,757 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 43,584 by 2010, a decrease of approximately 1.93 percent. Despite this slight decrease in popularity rank, the actual count of individuals with the Berghuis surname increased from 477 to 495 between 2000 and 2010, showing a growth rate of about 3.77 percent. However, when proportioned per 100,000 people, the presence of the Berghuis surname decreased by 5.56 percent from 0.18 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,757 | #43,584 | -1.93% |
| Count | 477 | 495 | 3.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berghuis
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that majority of individuals with the surname Berghuis identify as White, making up 92.66 percent in 2000 with a slight increase to 93.54 percent in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity is those who claim two or more races, although their representation dropped from 2.73 percent to 1.82 percent within the same period. Asian/Pacific Islander representation also fell from 1.89 percent to 1.62 percent. The Hispanic segment of the Berghuis surname bearers saw a decrease from 2.31 percent to 1.82 percent. No individuals with the surname Berghuis were identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.66% | 93.54% | 0.95% |
| Two or More Races | 2.73% | 1.82% | -33.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 1.82% | -21.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.89% | 1.62% | -14.29% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |