Explore the Family Name Berlinger
The meaning of Berlinger
1. Swiss German: habitational name for someone from Beroldingen, Switzerland. 2. German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Berlingen in the Eifel and Mosel districts of Germany.
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How common is the last name Berlinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Berlinger saw a decline in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,942nd most popular, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 47,006th spot, marking a decrease of 20.71%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 533 in 2000 to 452 in 2010, reflecting a 15.2% decrease. When measured per 100,000 people, the proportion of individuals with the surname Berlinger fell by 25%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,942 | #47,006 | -20.71% |
| Count | 533 | 452 | -15.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.15 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berlinger
The census data also provides insights into the ethnicity tied to the surname Berlinger. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, those identified as white made up the majority of individuals with this surname, although the percentage slightly decreased from 97.00% in 2000 to 96.02% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of Berlingers who identified as Hispanic saw an increase of 32.67%, from 1.5% in 2000 to 1.99% in 2010. No changes were observed over the decade for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 96.02% | -1.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 1.99% | 32.67% |
| 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% |