Explore the Family Name Berres
The meaning of Berres
German: from a short form of the medieval personal name Liborius (see Liborio), the name of the patron saint of the city of Paderborn. This surname is also found in France (Lorraine and Alsace). Some characteristic forenames: French Andre.
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How common is the last name Berres in the United States?
The surname Berres held the rank of 31,085 in popularity based on the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census data. By 2010, its ranking had slightly dropped to 31,656, marking a decrease of 1.84%. In terms of count, there were 706 people with the surname Berres in 2000, which increased to 730 by 2010, indicating a growth of 3.4%. This suggests that while the surname did not climb significantly in general popularity, more people identified with it over the decade. The proportion per 100k also fell from 0.26 to 0.25, showing a slight reduction in prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,085 | #31,656 | -1.84% |
| Count | 706 | 730 | 3.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berres
From an ethnic identity perspective, most individuals with the surname Berres identified as White according to both the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, this group made up 96.46% of all Berres, falling slightly to 94.66% in 2010. The number of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander was negligible in 2000 but increased to 1.23% by 2010. Similarly, the percentage of Berres identifying as Hispanic almost doubled from 1.27% to 2.33% within the same period. However, the proportion claiming two or more races decreased from 1.27% to 1.10%. There were no significant changes in other ethnic identities, such as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 94.66% | -1.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 2.33% | 83.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 1.1% | -13.39% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |