Explore the Family Name Berkenpas
The meaning of Berkenpas
Dutch: topographic name from an unidentified toponym, probably a pas (from Latin pascum) ‘(wet) meadow or a grove’ with berken ‘birches’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Berkenpas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Berkenpas experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname stood at rank 69,428, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to rank 71,478, indicating a 2.95% drop. However, despite this drop in rank, the number of individuals with the surname Berkenpas actually increased during this period. In 2000, there were 264 individuals with the surname, and this number grew by 3.41% to reach 273 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 fell by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #71,478 | -2.95% |
| Count | 264 | 273 | 3.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berkenpas
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Berkenpas identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 99.24% in 2000 to 97.80% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, Black, Hispanic, and those identifying with two or more races either remained constant or were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.24% | 97.8% | -1.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |