Explore the Family Name Bery
The meaning of Bery
1. English: variant of Berry. 2. Hungarian (Béry): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Bér, in Baranya, Komárom, Nógrád, Pest, Vas, or Zala counties.
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How common is the last name Bery in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bery has seen a slight decline in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bery was the 89,895th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 97,671st. This represents a decrease in popularity of about 8.65%. The number of people with this surname also saw a minor drop from 191 in 2000 to 186 in 2010, marking a reduction of approximately 2.62%. The proportion of individuals with the surname per 100k people decreased by 14.29% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,895 | #97,671 | -8.65% |
| Count | 191 | 186 | -2.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bery
In terms of ethnicity as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Bery surname identified as White, with this group experiencing an increase of 6.68% between 2000 and 2010. Over the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander slightly declined by 2.60%, while Black individuals saw an increase of 13.31%. For the first time in 2010, some individuals identified as belonging to two or more races. Conversely, the Hispanic representation fell to zero in 2010, and no individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.93% | 57.53% | 6.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 20.42% | 19.89% | -2.6% |
| Black | 15.18% | 17.2% | 13.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.76% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 4.19% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |