Explore the Family Name Bergt
The meaning of Bergt
German: from a pet form (Perhto) of the personal name Berchtold. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Erwin, Gerhard.
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How common is the last name Bergt in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bergt has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bergt ranked as the 79,394th most popular surname in the United States, by 2010 it dropped to the 85,049th spot marking a decrease of 7.12%. The count of individuals with this surname similarly decreased from 223 to 220 over the same period, a drop of 1.35%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell from 0.08 to 0.07, reflecting a 12.5% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #85,049 | -7.12% |
| Count | 223 | 220 | -1.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bergt
In regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Bergt identify as White. In 2000, 95.07% identified as such, increasing slightly to 95.45% in 2010. A small percentage (3.14%) identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, however, this figure was reported as zero in the 2010 census. No individuals with the surname Bergt identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.07% | 95.45% | 0.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.14% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |