Explore the Family Name Berkholz
The meaning of Berkholz
German: variant of Birkholz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Berkholz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Berkholz has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 126,400 and by 2010 it had dropped to 139,228, indicating a decline of 10.15 percent. The count of people with this last name also experienced a slight downturn, moving from 125 in 2000 to 120 in 2010, which represents a loss of 4.0 percent. Equally, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 20.0 percent from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.04 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #126,400 | #139,228 | -10.15% |
| Count | 125 | 120 | -4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berkholz
In terms of ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Berkholz surname identify as White. In 2000, about 98.4 percent identified as such, and that number remained nearly constant in 2010 at 98.33 percent, showing only a minor decrease of 0.07 percent. Notably, there were no reported instances of this surname among those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 98.33% | -0.07% |
| 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% |