Explore the Family Name Berris
The meaning of Berris
Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Berre, a pet form of Bernhard. See Berens, compare Berres.
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How common is the last name Berris in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Berris saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 71,372, but by 2010, it had slipped to 86,981, a decrease of approximately 21.87%. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 255 in 2000 to 214 in 2010, marking a drop of about 16.08%. Furthermore, the proportion of people per 100,000 with this surname reduced by 22.22%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #86,981 | -21.87% |
| Count | 255 | 214 | -16.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berris
In terms of ethnicity, the Berris surname showed some significant shifts over the same period, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander individuals increased by 98.58% from 3.53% in 2000 to 7.01% in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of Hispanic individuals rose by 198.30% from 2.35% to 7.01%. However, there was a drop in the percentage of White individuals from 89.02% in 2000 to 82.24% in 2010, a change of -7.62%. The Black population declined by 33.71% from 3.53% to 2.34%. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0% during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.02% | 82.24% | -7.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.53% | 7.01% | 98.58% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 7.01% | 198.3% |
| Black | 3.53% | 2.34% | -33.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |