Explore the Family Name Berton
The meaning of Berton
1. French: from a pet form of the personal name Bert. 2. English: variant of Burton. History: Pierre Bert(h)on or Bertin, a Huguenot from the French province of Poitou, took in 1686 the lead of the short-lived Narragansett colony, in RI. His surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors (as Pierre Bertin or Bertine or Bertain or Bartain or Berton or Bretin) and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of America (as Pierre Bertine).
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How common is the last name Berton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Berton" has seen a slight decline in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 26,493 in popularity with 866 individuals carrying the surname, equivalent to about 0.32 out of every 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 30,799 with 756 individuals carrying the surname, making it approximately 0.26 out of every 100,000 people. This represents a decrease in both count (-12.7%) and proportion per 100,000 people (-18.75%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,493 | #30,799 | -16.25% |
| Count | 866 | 756 | -12.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.26 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berton
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Berton" has also seen some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of Berton's were White (78.75%), followed by Hispanic (10.74%) and Black (9.24%). By 2010, while most Berton's were still White (74.74%), there was a notable increase in the proportion of Hispanics (14.29%), as well as those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (1.19%) and Two or more races (1.59%). The percentage of Black Berton's decreased slightly to 7.54%. Notably, the census also registered a small number of American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals (0.66%) carrying the Berton surname for the first time in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.75% | 74.74% | -5.09% |
| Hispanic | 10.74% | 14.29% | 33.05% |
| Black | 9.24% | 7.54% | -18.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.69% | 1.59% | 130.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |