Explore the Family Name Berst
The meaning of Berst
German: variant of Bertz or Brest.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Berst in the United States?
The surname Berst, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Berst was ranked as the 57,090th most popular surname, with around 334 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 66,164, with a count of approximately 299 individuals. This represents a decline of about 15.89% in rank and a 10.48% decrease in the number of people with the surname Berst. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also fell by 16.67%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #66,164 | -15.89% |
| Count | 334 | 299 | -10.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berst
Looking at the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Berst, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority identify as White. In 2000, around 97.01% of individuals with the surname Berst identified as White, decreasing slightly to 94.31% by 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. However, by 2010, there was a small percentage (1.67%) that identified as Hispanic or as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 94.31% | -2.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |