Explore the Family Name Berlinski
The meaning of Berlinski
1. Polish (Berliński): habitational name for someone from Berlin in Germany (see Berlin) or Berlinek (formerly Berlino), a village in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship. 2. Jewish (from Poland and Ukraine; also Berliński): habitational name for someone from Berlin in Germany (see Berlin, compare 1 above). Some characteristic forenames: German Erik, Frieda. Polish Casimir, Dariusz.
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How common is the last name Berlinski in the United States?
The surname Berlinski has seen an increase in its prevalence in the United States, as demonstrated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 55,849th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 50,851st spot, marking an increase of 8.95%. The number of individuals bearing the Berlinski surname also increased during that decade, with a growth of 19.53% from 343 people in 2000 to 410 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people similarly increased by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #50,851 | 8.95% |
| Count | 343 | 410 | 19.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berlinski
Data from the Decennial U.S. Census on ethnic identity reveals that the majority of people with the Berlinski surname identify as White. In 2000, 96.21% of Berlinskis identified as White, a figure that slightly decreased to 95.12% in 2010. There was an emergence of Hispanic representation among Berlinskis from 2000 to 2010, starting at 0% and ending at 2.44% within the decade. The percentage of those identifying as belonging to two or more races declined by 28.43%, from 2.04% to 1.46%. There were no reported Berlinskis who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.21% | 95.12% | -1.13% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.44% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.04% | 1.46% | -28.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |