Explore the Family Name Bersch
The meaning of Bersch
German (Alemannic and Swabian): variant of Bertsch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bersch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bersch saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bersch was ranked the 37,591st most popular surname, dropping to 38,691 in 2010, marking a decline of approximately 2.93%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 557 in 2000 to 571 in 2010, an increase of 2.51%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 9.52%, from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,591 | #38,691 | -2.93% |
| Count | 557 | 571 | 2.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bersch
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Bersch surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight drop of 0.80% from 95.51% to 94.75%. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black for both years. Those identifying as having two or more races dropped by 27.08%, from 1.44% in 2000 to 1.05% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic, however, saw a significant increase of 82.64%, from 1.44% in 2000 to 2.63% in 2010. Additionally, there was a 0.90% representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but this was not present in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.51% | 94.75% | -0.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.63% | 82.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 1.05% | -27.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.9% | 0% | 0% |