Explore the Family Name Berkow
The meaning of Berkow
Jewish (Ashkenazic): altered form of Berkov, a patronymic from the Yiddish male personal name Berke, formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -ov.
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How common is the last name Berkow in the United States?
The surname Berkow ranked 100,194 in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census in 2000. By 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 111,988, indicating a decrease in popularity by 11.77%. The count of individuals with this surname also showed a reduction from 167 in 2000 to 157 in 2010, representing a 5.99% decline. The proportion of people bearing the name Berkow per 100,000 population similarly declined by 16.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,194 | #111,988 | -11.77% |
| Count | 167 | 157 | -5.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berkow
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that virtually all individuals with the surname Berkow identified as White, with percentages of 98.80 and 99.36 in 2000 and 2010 respectively, showing an increase by 0.57%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Likewise, no one reported belonging to two or more races during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.8% | 99.36% | 0.57% |
| 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% |