Explore the Family Name Bezerra
The meaning of Bezerra
Portuguese (mainly Brazil): nickname from bezerra ‘young cow, heifer’; see Becerra.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bezerra in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bezerra has seen a notable increase over a decade (2000-2010). In 2000, Bezerra ranked 60,706 in popularity with a count of 310 people bearing the name. By 2010, the rank improved to 57,516, and the count increased by approximately 14% to 354 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 also rose from 0.11 to 0.12 during this period, marking an increase of just over 9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #57,516 | 5.25% |
| Count | 310 | 354 | 14.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bezerra
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bezerra. In 2000, most individuals with the surname were of White ethnicity (61.29%), followed by Hispanic (21.94%) and those identifying with two or more races (15.48%). Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities recorded no individuals bearing the surname. However, by 2010, there was a significant shift in these percentages. Individuals of White ethnicity sharply increased to 80.51%, while those of Hispanic ethnicity decreased to 12.43%. Interestingly, the census began recording individuals of Black ethnicity with the surname Bezerra, accounting for 5.37%. Indeed, the data shows changing trends in the ethnic identities tied to the Bezerra surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.29% | 80.51% | 31.36% |
| Hispanic | 21.94% | 12.43% | -43.35% |
| Black | 0% | 5.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 15.48% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |