Explore the Family Name Bertch
The meaning of Bertch
Altered form of German Bertsch.
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How common is the last name Bertch in the United States?
According to data sourced from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bertch has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bertch was ranked as the 53,659th most common surname in the U.S., but by 2010, it fell to 60,347th, marking a -12.46% change. The total count of individuals bearing the surname also declined from 361 in 2000 to 334 in 2010, reflecting a -7.48% shift. Correspondingly, the proportion of people named Bertch per 100,000 decreased by 15.38%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #60,347 | -12.46% |
| Count | 361 | 334 | -7.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bertch
When it comes to ethnicity distribution, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes over the decade. In 2000, 95.29% of those carrying the Bertch surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 91.92% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 1.39% in 2000 to zero by 2010, while the representation of Hispanic ethnicity also reduced from 1.94% in 2000 to none in 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals with the Bertch surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the proportion identifying with two or more races emerged in 2010, at 4.49%, where no such representation existed in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.29% | 91.92% | -3.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.39% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |