Explore the Family Name Berrie
The meaning of Berrie
Scottish: 1. (Glasgow): from Middle English or Older Scots (atte) beri ‘(at the) manor house’, see Berry. 2. variant Barrie.
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How common is the last name Berrie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Berrie" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. It ranked 47,389th in 2000 but dropped to the 52,851st spot in 2010, representing a change of -11.53%. The number of individuals with this surname also dipped from 421 in 2000 to 392 in 2010, which is a -6.89% change. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Berrie per 100,000 decreased by 18.75%, going from 0.16 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #52,851 | -11.53% |
| Count | 421 | 392 | -6.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berrie
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes over the decade. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent who carried the Berrie surname in either 2000 or 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races increased significantly from 1.66% to 4.08%, a 145.78% rise. Similarly, those of Hispanic ethnicity grew from 2.38% to 3.06%, marking a 28.57% increase. Meanwhile, individuals of White ethnicity slightly increased from 82.19% to 83.67%. Conversely, those of Black ethnicity saw a reduction, dropping from 13.30% to 8.42%, a -36.69% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.19% | 83.67% | 1.8% |
| Black | 13.3% | 8.42% | -36.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 4.08% | 145.78% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 3.06% | 28.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |