Explore the Family Name Berks
The meaning of Berks
1. English (Staffordshire): variant of Birks. 2. North German: variant of Berkes.
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How common is the last name Berks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Berks" has seen slight fluctuations in its popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked 71,808 in terms of popularity, with approximately 253 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the surname's rank decreased to 73,215 and the count increased by 4.74% to 265 people. Despite this change, the surname's proportion per 100,000 population remained static at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #73,215 | -1.96% |
| Count | 253 | 265 | 4.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berks
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals changes in the ethnic identities associated with the surname "Berks". In 2000, a significant majority of Berks identified as White (70.75%), followed by Black (24.11%). A small percentage claimed two or more races (3.56%). No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, there was an increase to 78.87% in those identifying as White, a decrease to 14.34% for those identifying as Black, and an impressive increase of nearly 59% for those claiming two or more races. The other ethnicities continued to have no representation under the Berks surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.75% | 78.87% | 11.48% |
| Black | 24.11% | 14.34% | -40.52% |
| Two or More Races | 3.56% | 5.66% | 58.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |