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

Bereza, 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 Bereza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bereza in America

Bereza is the 81181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bereza surname appeared 233 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 Bereza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bereza 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 Bereza

The surname "BEREZA" is of Ukrainian origin and traces its roots back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Slavic word "bereza," which translates to "birch tree." The name was likely given to individuals who lived near birch trees or worked with birch wood.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Ruthenian Metric Books, which were historical church records kept in the territories of modern-day Ukraine and Belarus. In these records, various spellings of the name, such as "Berezka" and "Berezovskiy," are documented.

The name has strong ties to the region of Volyn, located in western Ukraine and eastern Poland. Many families with the surname BEREZA can trace their ancestry to this area, where birch trees were abundant and played a significant role in local culture and industry.

In the late 17th century, a prominent figure named Ivan Bereza (1630-1712) was a respected Cossack leader and military commander in the Cossack Hetmanate, a semi-autonomous Cossack state located within the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. His exploits and leadership during the turbulent era of Cossack uprisings against Polish rule earned him a lasting legacy.

Another notable individual bearing the surname was Oleksandr Bereza (1826-1909), a Ukrainian writer, historian, and ethnographer. He made significant contributions to the study and preservation of Ukrainian folklore and traditions, particularly in the region of Podolia (present-day western Ukraine).

In the 20th century, Stepan Bereza (1900-1937) was a Ukrainian writer and poet who faced persecution during the Stalinist era. Despite his literary talents, he fell victim to the repressive policies of the Soviet regime and was executed during the Great Purge.

The surname BEREZA has also been associated with several places in Ukraine. For example, the village of Bereza in the Zhytomyr Oblast (province) and the town of Bereza in the Brest Region of Belarus both derive their names from the birch tree, reflecting the deep-rooted connection between the surname and the natural landscape.

While the surname BEREZA may not have been recorded in famous historical manuscripts like the Domesday Book, its presence in Ukraine and neighboring regions can be traced back several centuries, with a rich tapestry of cultural and historical significance woven into its origins and evolution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bereza

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

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

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