Explore the Family Name Berreth
The meaning of Berreth
German: variant of Berroth, from the ancient Germanic personal name Berwald, composed of the elements ber ‘bear’ (the animal) + wald ‘to wield, rule’. This surname was imported in Württemberg by (French) Waldensians in 1699. Some characteristic forenames: German Milbert, Otto, Helmuth, Hertha, Reinhold.
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How common is the last name Berreth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Berreth" has slightly decreased in ranking from 30,682 in 2000 to 31,107 in 2010, marking a change of -1.39%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 4.04% over the same period, from 717 in 2000 to 746 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decrease of -7.41%, falling from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,682 | #31,107 | -1.39% |
| Count | 717 | 746 | 4.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berreth
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes over a decade. In 2000, almost 96% of people with the Berreth surname identified as White, but this percentage decreased to about 93% in 2010. The number of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those of two or more ethnicities also decreased during this period. The percentage of Hispanic individuals with the Berreth surname, however, saw a significant increase from 1.53% in 2000 to 3.49% in 2010. Additionally, the percentage of Black individuals among the Berreths was non-existent in 2000 but appeared in 2010 at 0.94%. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.68% | 93.43% | -2.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 3.49% | 128.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 0.94% | -25.4% |
| Black | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |