Explore the Family Name Berrio
The meaning of Berrio
1. Basque: habitational name from Berrio in Biscay, Basque Country (Spain), or a topographic name, probably derived from berri ‘new’. 2. Altered form of Barriault or Barrieau, surnames of French origin. History: Some of the American bearers of the surname Berrio are descendants of Nicolas Barrieau from France (see Barrieau). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Cristina, Francisco, Jesus, Juan, Angel, Bernardo, Consuelo, Ernesto, Jairo, Jorge, Jose.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Berrio in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Berrio has gained popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30,023 among all surnames in the United States but rose to the position of 28,829 in 2010, marking a positive change of 3.98%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 737 to 825 during this period, an increment of 11.94%. Moreover, the proportion per 100,000 people of this surname saw an increase of 3.7%, moving from 0.27 to 0.28 over a decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,023 | #28,829 | 3.98% |
| Count | 737 | 825 | 11.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.28 | 3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berrio
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Berrio surname identify as Hispanic. This group grew from representing 78.70% of the Berrios in 2000 to 80.36% in 2010, a rise of 2.11%. Those identifying as 'White' made up the second largest group, though their representation decreased by 5.59%, from 19.13% in 2000 to 18.06% in 2010. Individuals identifying as 'Black' also saw a decline, dropping by 50% from 1.22% to 0.61%. Interestingly, there was a new emergence of Berrios identifying with two or more races in 2010, while the proportions of those identifying as 'Asian/Pacific Islander' and 'American Indian and Alaskan Native' remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 78.7% | 80.36% | 2.11% |
| White | 19.13% | 18.06% | -5.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| Black | 1.22% | 0.61% | -50% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |