Explore the Family Name Bero
The meaning of Bero
1. Shortened and altered form of French Liboiron: from a derivative of the personal name Liboire, from Latin Liborius (see Liborio). 2. Altered form of French Biron. 3. In some cases also French (Lorraine): variant of Beron or of its cognate Berot. This surname is rare in France. 4. Slovak: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Bero in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bero has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Bero ranked as the 23,968th most popular surname, with an estimated count of 983 bearers and a proportion per 100k people standing at 0.36. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 25,272, with the count of individuals bearing this surname nearly the same at 980. The proportion per 100k also fell by 8.33% to 0.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,968 | #25,272 | -5.44% |
| Count | 983 | 980 | -0.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.33 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bero
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those with the Bero surname identified as White in both years (91.56% in 2000 and 87.86% in 2010), there was a small decline in this percentage over the decade. More noticeable changes occurred among other ethnicities. For instance, the proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased dramatically from 0.51% to 1.63%, marking a 219.61% change. Additionally, individuals identifying as Hispanic doubled from 1.12% to 2.35%. The count of American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a 34.53% increase, while those identifying as Black rose by 39.22%. The category of two or more races saw a slight decrease from 2.14% to 1.84%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.56% | 87.86% | -4.04% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.17% | 5.61% | 34.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 2.35% | 109.82% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 1.84% | -14.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 1.63% | 219.61% |
| Black | 0.51% | 0.71% | 39.22% |