Explore the Family Name Berkheiser
The meaning of Berkheiser
Americanized form of German Birkhäuser (see Birkhauser) or Berghäuser (see Berghauser), or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Berkheiser in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Berkheiser has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 60,887 and by 2010, it had risen to rank 58,042, marking a 4.67% rise in its ranking. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 309 to 350 during this period, indicating a growth of 13.27%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 increased by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #58,042 | 4.67% |
| Count | 309 | 350 | 13.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berkheiser
When examining the ethnic identities associated with the surname Berkheiser based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we find that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White. However, there was a slight decrease in this percentage as it fell from 98.38% in 2000 to 95.71% in 2010. There were no Berkheisers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, a small percentage (2.29%) identified as Hispanic in 2010, which wasn't the case in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.38% | 95.71% | -2.71% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.29% | 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% |