Explore the Family Name Bermea
The meaning of Bermea
Hispanic: probably an altered form of Basque Bermeo. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Jesus, Juan, Armando, Arnoldo, Eleazar, Felipe, Sergio, Trinidad, Alicia, Amador, Ana.
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How common is the last name Bermea in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bermea has seen a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 16,665th most popular surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had climbed to 16,219th. This represents an increase of 2.68%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose during the same period, from 1,582 to 1,780, marking a rise of 12.52%. The proportion per 100,000 people marginally increased by 1.69%, indicating that Bermea became more common relative to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,665 | #16,219 | 2.68% |
| Count | 1,582 | 1,780 | 12.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.6 | 1.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bermea
When considering ethnic identity, the Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Bermea surname identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010. However, the percentage dropped slightly from 92.48% to 91.24% over this decade. The proportion identifying as White saw an increase of 18.52%, rising from 6.64% to 7.87%. There was also a small increase in those reporting two or more races, from 0.44% to 0.51%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.48% | 91.24% | -1.34% |
| White | 6.64% | 7.87% | 18.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0.44% | 0.51% | 15.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |