Explore the Family Name Bergmeier
The meaning of Bergmeier
German: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer living on a mountainside, composed of Middle High German berc ‘mountain’ + meier ‘tenant farmer’ (see Meyer).
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How common is the last name Bergmeier in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bergmeier experienced a slight downtrend between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 72,717 in 2000, it slipped to 77,012 in 2010, marking a decrease of 5.91%. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname remained constant at 249 during both census years. The proportion per 100,000 people also dipped from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, reflecting an 11.11% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,717 | #77,012 | -5.91% |
| Count | 249 | 249 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bergmeier
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bergmeier showed minimal changes from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although the percentage fell slightly from 98.80% in 2000 to 95.58% in 2010. The introduction of a Hispanic ethnicity was recorded in 2010, accounting for 2.01% of those bearing the surname. Meanwhile, the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.8% | 95.58% | -3.26% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| 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% |