Explore the Family Name Berson
The meaning of Berson
Jewish (Ashkenazic): patronymic from the Yiddish male personal name Ber (‘bear’). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Isadore, Aron, Emanuel, Myer.
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How common is the last name Berson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Berson has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The data shows that the ranking of the surname slipped from 24,243 in 2000 to 27,756 in 2010, marking a drop of approximately 14.49%. The total count also fell during this decade, from 969 to 866, which represents a decrease of around 10.63%. Also noteworthy is the decrease in proportion per 100k from 0.36 to 0.29, a negative change of 19.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,243 | #27,756 | -14.49% |
| Count | 969 | 866 | -10.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.29 | -19.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berson
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with the Berson surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 27.78%, shifting from 0.72% to 0.92%. Notably, the representation of Hispanic individuals with this surname grew by 49.03%, moving from 3.10% in 2000 to 4.62% in 2010. On the other hand, the number of Black individuals bearing the Berson name declined significantly by 42.52%, from 3.41% to 1.96%. There was a slight decrease in the population identifying as White, from 92.26% to 91.69%. No changes were reported for the categories of "Two or more races" and "American Indian and Alaskan Native".
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.26% | 91.69% | -0.62% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 4.62% | 49.03% |
| Black | 3.41% | 1.96% | -42.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.72% | 0.92% | 27.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0.52% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |