Explore the Family Name Berkemeyer
The meaning of Berkemeyer
German: variant of Berkemeier. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Berkemeyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Berkemeyer saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 81,414th popular in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to 85,049th place, representing a 4.46% decrease. Notably, however, there was a small increase in the actual count of people with the name, going from 216 in 2000 to 220 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.08 to 0.07 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,414 | #85,049 | -4.46% |
| Count | 216 | 220 | 1.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berkemeyer
The ethnic identity associated with the Berkemeyer surname is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.22% of those bearing the surname identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased to 95.45% by 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, the 2010 census showed a new emergence of Hispanic ethnicity, constituting 2.27% of the Berkemeyers. It's important to note that no Berkemeyers reported having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 95.45% | -1.82% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.27% | 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% |