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

Bercher, 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 Bercher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bercher in America

Bercher is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bercher surname appeared 195 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 Bercher.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bercher 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 Bercher

The surname Bercher has its origins in the French region of Lorraine, with records dating back to the late 11th century. It is derived from the Old French word "bercher," meaning "shepherd" or "one who tends to sheep." This occupation-based surname was likely given to individuals who worked as shepherds or lived in areas known for sheep farming.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Livre des Vassaux, a manuscript from the late 12th century that documented landowners and their holdings in the region. The entry "Guillaume le Bercher" refers to a landowner named William the Shepherd, suggesting the surname was already in use by that time.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Bercherius" and "Berchier," reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. These variations were likely influenced by the local dialects and scribal practices of the time.

The surname Bercher can be traced to several notable individuals throughout history. In the 15th century, Jean Bercher (1420-1489) was a prominent French theologian and professor at the University of Paris. He was known for his influential works on canon law and his role in the Council of Basel.

During the 16th century, Pierre Bercher (1512-1585) was a French mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics. He collaborated with renowned scholars such as Oronce Finé and served as the royal mathematician to King Henry II.

In the 17th century, Jacques Bercher (1630-1696) was a French playwright and poet who gained recognition for his satirical works and contributions to the literary circles of Paris. His plays were performed at the renowned Théâtre du Marais.

Moving to the 18th century, Étienne Bercher (1720-1788) was a French architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Hôtel de Salm and the Palais de la Monnaie (Mint).

Finally, in the 19th century, François Bercher (1810-1875) was a French politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the French National Assembly. He was known for his advocacy of workers' rights and his support for social reforms.

While the surname Bercher has its roots in the French region of Lorraine, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and the world through migration and cultural exchanges over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bercher

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

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

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