Find out how popular the last name Berain is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Berain.

Berain, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Berain surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Berain in America

Berain is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Berain surname appeared 104 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Berain.

The history of the last name Berain

The surname Berain is believed to have originated in the region of Brittany, in northwestern France, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Breton word "beren," which means "mountain," suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with someone who lived near or worked in a mountainous area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Berain can be found in the Cartulaire de Redon, a medieval cartulary or collection of charters from the Abbey of Redon in Brittany, dating back to the 9th century. The name is mentioned in connection with various land transactions and property ownership records.

During the 11th century, the name Berain appears in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and their holdings commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document provides evidence of the presence of individuals bearing this surname in various parts of medieval England, likely as a result of the Norman conquest.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Jean Berain (c. 1230-1290) was recorded as a prominent landowner and vassal in the Duchy of Brittany. His descendants continued to hold significant influence in the region for several generations.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname Berain was Jeanne Berain (1505-1578), a French noblewoman who played a pivotal role in the Wars of Religion in France during the 16th century. She was known for her staunch support of the Protestant cause and her involvement in the defense of the city of La Rochelle against Catholic forces.

In the 17th century, Jean Berain (1640-1711), a French draftsman and engraver, gained fame for his intricate and ornate designs, which became highly influential in the decorative arts of the time. His work was widely admired and sought after by the French aristocracy and members of the royal court.

Over the centuries, variations in the spelling of the name Berain have emerged, including Berayne, Berrain, and Berrayn. Additionally, the name has been associated with various place names, such as Berain-sur-Vilaine and Berain-sur-Rance, both located in the historical region of Brittany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Berain

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Berain.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Berain was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Berain was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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