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

Berberick, 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 Berberick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Berberick in America

Berberick is the 65244th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Berberick surname appeared 304 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 Berberick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Berberick to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Berberick

The surname "BERBERICK" is believed to have originated in Germany during the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "berber", meaning "fur trader" or "dealer in furs". This suggests that the name's earliest bearers were likely involved in the fur trade or worked as furriers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the town records of Hanover, Germany, where a "Hans Berberick" is mentioned in a deed dated 1582. It is possible that this individual or his ancestors relocated to the area from a nearby region, bringing the name with them.

In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and England. A "Willem Berberick" is listed in the Amsterdam city records of 1642, while a "John Berberick" is mentioned in the parish registers of St. Mary's Church in London in 1671.

During this period, the name also underwent some variations in spelling, with forms such as "Berberich", "Berberyk", and "Berberyk" appearing in various documents. These variations likely reflect regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling conventions of the time.

One notable individual bearing the name was Johann Berberick (1675-1742), a German-born artist who gained renown for his intricate woodcarvings and sculptures. He was commissioned by several noble families and religious institutions in Germany and neighboring countries.

Another figure of note was Sir William Berberick (1712-1788), an English merchant and landowner who served as the Mayor of Bristol in 1765. He was instrumental in the city's economic development and was a prominent philanthropist, founding several charitable institutions.

In the 19th century, the name continued to be found across Europe, with individuals like the Dutch painter Pieter Berberick (1825-1901) and the German composer Franz Berberick (1842-1918) achieving some recognition.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in North America dates back to 1832, when a "Jacob Berberick" is listed as arriving in New York from Germany. Over the following decades, the name likely spread across the United States and Canada as German immigrants settled in various regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Berberick

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

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 Berberick 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Berberick has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Berberick was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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