Explore the Family Name Bertha
The meaning of Bertha
German and Hungarian: from the female personal name Bertha (see Berta).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bertha in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Bertha" has experienced a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,728 and had a count of 554, while by 2010 it dropped to a rank of 42,378 with a count of 512. This represents a decrease of 12.33% in rank and a 7.58% drop in count over the decade. The name's proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 19.05%, from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,728 | #42,378 | -12.33% |
| Count | 554 | 512 | -7.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.17 | -19.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bertha
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Bertha" has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnic group identified with this surname is White, increasing slightly from 69.86% in 2000 to 71.68% in 2010. The second-largest group, Black, decreased from 21.48% to 18.55%. The Hispanic population saw a slight increase from 6.86% to 7.42%. The percentage of people identifying as Two or More Races also increased, moving from 1.44% in 2000 to 1.95% in 2010. No individuals with the "Bertha" surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.86% | 71.68% | 2.61% |
| Black | 21.48% | 18.55% | -13.64% |
| Hispanic | 6.86% | 7.42% | 8.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 1.95% | 35.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |