Explore the Family Name Beserra
The meaning of Beserra
Portuguese (Brazil) and Hispanic: altered form of Galician and Spanish Becerra or Portuguese Bezerra.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Beserra in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Beserra has seen a rise in its popularity over the first decade of the 21st century. In 2000, it ranked 42,677 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had moved up to 39,212, marking an increase of 8.12%. The count of individuals bearing the Beserra name also grew from 478 to 561 during this period, an increase of 17.36%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw a modest increase from 0.18 to 0.19, a change of 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,677 | #39,212 | 8.12% |
| Count | 478 | 561 | 17.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.19 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Beserra
The ethnic identity breakdown for the surname Beserra, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census, shows a majority of individuals identifying as Hispanic. In 2000, 82.01% identified as Hispanic, slipping slightly to 81.28% in 2010. The second most common ethnicity was White, which increased from 13.39% in 2000 to 15.51% in 2010. Black identification slipped marginally from 3.35% to 3.21% over the same period. Those identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.26% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were not recorded for this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 82.01% | 81.28% | -0.89% |
| White | 13.39% | 15.51% | 15.83% |
| Black | 3.35% | 3.21% | -4.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |