Explore the Family Name Berwanger
The meaning of Berwanger
South German: habitational name for someone from a farm or hamlet named Berwangen, originally a field name from Middle High German bēr ‘bear’ + wange ‘grassy mountain slope’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Berwanger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Berwanger has slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 45,651 but by 2010, its rank had dropped to 49,723, showing a decrease of 8.92%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also dipped from 441 in 2000 to 422 in 2010, a decline of 4.31%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5% from 0.16 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,651 | #49,723 | -8.92% |
| Count | 441 | 422 | -4.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berwanger
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of the individuals with the Berwanger surname identified as White in both the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. However, there was a slight decrease in this group from 97.51% in 2000 to 95.97% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw a notable increase of 30.94%, rising from 1.81% in 2000 to 2.37% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, a small percentage (1.42%) reported having two or more races in 2010, a category that was not present in the 2000 census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.51% | 95.97% | -1.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 2.37% | 30.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |