Explore the Family Name Bergren
The meaning of Bergren
Altered form of Swedish Berggren.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bergren in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bergren has seen a slight increase between the years 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 18,025 in 2000, it moved slightly up to 17,888 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 0.76 percent. In terms of actual count, the number of people with Bergren as their last name rose by 9.53 percent, from 1,427 in 2000 to 1,563 in 2010. Despite this rise, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stagnant at 0.53.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,025 | #17,888 | 0.76% |
| Count | 1,427 | 1,563 | 9.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bergren
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Bergren surname identify as White, comprising 96.23 percent in 2010, down slightly from 97.13 percent in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased by 23.57 percent during the same period, rising from 1.40 percent to 1.73 percent. The category of "Two or more races" also saw a significant increase, jumping from 0.77 percent to 1.15 percent. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, the latter category recorded a 0.70 percent representation in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 96.23% | -0.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 1.73% | 23.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 1.15% | 49.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |