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

Berghoefer, 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 Berghoefer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Berghoefer in America

Berghoefer is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Berghoefer surname appeared 139 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 Berghoefer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Berghoefer 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 Berghoefer

The surname BERGHOEFER has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the German words "Berg," meaning "mountain," and "Hof," which refers to a farmstead or estate. The name likely originated in the mountainous regions of central or southern Germany, where families lived and worked on farmsteads nestled in the hills.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BERGHOEFER surname can be found in a 1572 document from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, which mentions a Hans BERGHOEFER who was a landowner and farmer. This region of Franconia was known for its rolling hills and vineyards, providing a suitable environment for the BERGHOEFER family to establish their mountain farmstead.

In the 17th century, the BERGHOEFER name appears in records from the city of Nuremberg, a major cultural and economic center in Bavaria. A notable figure from this time was Jakob BERGHOEFER (1633-1701), a master clockmaker who contributed to the city's renowned craftsmanship and trade.

As the centuries progressed, the BERGHOEFER name spread across various regions of Germany. In the 18th century, a prominent BERGHOEFER family resided in the town of Lauterbach, in the state of Hesse. One member, Johann Friedrich BERGHOEFER (1726-1789), was a respected magistrate and local official.

The 19th century saw the BERGHOEFER name gain further recognition with the birth of Otto BERGHOEFER (1842-1914), a German theologian and professor of theology at the University of Marburg. His scholarly works on biblical interpretation and Christian doctrine were widely influential in academic circles.

Another notable figure was Max BERGHOEFER (1877-1945), a German artist and illustrator who gained acclaim for his depictions of rural life and landscapes. His vibrant paintings captured the beauty of the German countryside and the traditions of farming communities, reflecting the essence of the BERGHOEFER surname's origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Berghoefer

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

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

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