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

Bercy, 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 Bercy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bercy in America

Bercy is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bercy surname appeared 187 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 Bercy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bercy 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 Bercy

The surname BERCY has its origins in France, tracing back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the French place name Bercy, a village located in the present-day 12th arrondissement of Paris. The name Bercy itself comes from the Latin word "brasica," meaning "cabbage," suggesting that the area may have been known for its cabbage cultivation.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname BERCY can be found in the Cartulaire de Notre-Dame de Paris, a collection of medieval charters and documents related to the Notre-Dame Cathedral, dating back to the late 12th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as Berci, Bersy, and Bercey.

In the 13th century, the name BERCY appeared in the Livre des Métiers, a record of the crafts and trades in Paris. This document suggests that individuals with the surname BERCY may have been involved in the wine trade, as Bercy was known for its vineyards and wine production during that time.

Notable individuals with the surname BERCY throughout history include Jean de BERCY (1275-1345), a wealthy merchant and landowner in Paris, and Étienne de BERCY (1490-1560), a French diplomat and ambassador to the court of Henry VIII of England.

During the 16th century, the name BERCY gained prominence with the birth of François de BERCY (1515-1582), a French Renaissance poet and member of the Pléiade, a group of influential poets in the French literary movement of the time.

Another notable figure was Marie-Antoinette de BERCY (1620-1698), a French noblewoman and courtier at the court of Louis XIV. She is recorded as having played a significant role in the cultural and social life of the French court during the latter half of the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the BERCY name continued to be associated with the wine trade and viticulture. Jacques-Louis de BERCY (1725-1795) was a renowned vintner and vineyard owner in the Bercy region, credited with establishing a reputation for the high quality of Bercy wines.

While the surname BERCY has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. The name has been recorded in various historical documents, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and occupations of individuals bearing this surname throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bercy

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

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

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