Explore the Family Name Berthold
The meaning of Berthold
German and French (mainly Alsace, Doubs, and Lorraine): from the ancient Germanic personal name Bertwald, composed of the elements berht ‘bright, famous’ + wald ‘rule’. The second element has been altered by association with German hold ‘lovely, splendid’. This surname is also found in Haiti, where it is very rare. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Hans, Juergen, Claus, Fritz, Gerhard, Goetz, Guenter, Helmut, Merwin, Otto, Siegried.
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How common is the last name Berthold in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Berthold has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 15,037 in 2000 to 17,752 in 2010, a decrease of 18.06%. Simultaneously, the count of people bearing this surname dropped by 12.38% during this decade, from 1,801 to 1,578. Consequently, the proportion of people with the name Berthold per 100,000 individuals declined by 20.9%, from 0.67 to 0.53.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,037 | #17,752 | -18.06% |
| Count | 1,801 | 1,578 | -12.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.53 | -20.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berthold
Regarding the ethnic identity of those with the surname Berthold, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a few changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest increase was observed among Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native populations, where the percentage nearly doubled from 0.28% to 0.57%. The proportion of Blacks with the surname Berthold also increased significantly, rising by 35.22% from 3.89% to 5.26%. On the other hand, there was a notable decline in the proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races, decreasing by 54.49% from 1.67% to 0.76%. The percentages of individuals identifying as White and Hispanic with this surname saw slight decreases of -1.09% and -2.67%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.39% | 91.38% | -1.09% |
| Black | 3.89% | 5.26% | 35.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 1.46% | -2.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 0.76% | -54.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.28% | 0.57% | 103.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.28% | 0.57% | 103.57% |