Explore the Family Name Bergstein
The meaning of Bergstein
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial compound of German Berg ‘mountain, hill’ + Stein ‘stone’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chaim, Hyman, Shalom, Yitzchok.
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How common is the last name Bergstein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bergstein has seen a significant decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bergstein was ranked 51,024 in terms of popularity, but this fell to 65,424 in 2010, marking a decrease of 28.22%. The number of people with this surname also dwindled during this decade, as the count fell from 384 to 303, a drop of 21.09%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Bergstein per 100,000 individuals also declined by 28.57%, from 0.14 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,024 | #65,424 | -28.22% |
| Count | 384 | 303 | -21.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.1 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bergstein
Turning our attention to the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Bergstein according to the Decennial U.S. Census, data reveals that the majority identify as White, with this group increasing slightly from 95.57% in 2000 to 98.35% in 2010. There was a small representation of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2000 at 1.82%, however, this dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Bergstein identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.57% | 98.35% | 2.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |