2000
#59,611
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 317
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.12
Very Rare Last name
Bergkamp
A toponymic surname referring to a person from a mountain village.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 391 Americans carry the last name Bergkamp. That puts it at #63,263 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.11 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 876,610 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bergkamp surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
391
1 in 876,610
Census rank
#63,263
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
341
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 341 bearers of the surname Bergkamp in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.11 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 63263rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bergkamp, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.0%) and Two or More Races (3.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bergkamp
The surname BERGKAMP originates from the Netherlands and dates back to the early modern period. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch words "berg," meaning hill or mountain, and "kamp," meaning field or encampment. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a hill or in a field.
The earliest known record of the BERGKAMP surname appears in a Dutch census from the mid-16th century, where it was spelled "Bergcampe." This variation in spelling was common during that time, as standardized spelling conventions had not yet been established.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the BERGKAMP surname was Pieter BERGKAMP, a Dutch merchant born in 1621 in Amsterdam. He was known for his successful trading ventures in the Dutch East Indies and is mentioned in several historical records from that era.
In the 17th century, the BERGKAMP name also appeared in the town of Zwolle, located in the eastern Netherlands. Jacob BERGKAMP, born in 1667, was a prominent figure in the local community and served as a magistrate for several years.
During the 18th century, the BERGKAMP surname spread to other regions of the Netherlands, as well as to neighboring countries like Germany and Belgium. One notable individual from this period was Johannes BERGKAMP, a Dutch painter born in 1722 in Rotterdam. His landscape paintings were highly praised and can be found in several museums across Europe.
In the 19th century, the BERGKAMP surname gained additional recognition with the birth of Willem BERGKAMP (1837-1913), a Dutch politician and lawyer. He served as a member of the Dutch parliament and played a significant role in shaping legislation during his time in office.
Another notable figure with the BERGKAMP surname was Dennis BERGKAMP, a famous Dutch professional footballer born in 1969. He played for several top clubs, including Ajax, Inter Milan, and Arsenal, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers in the history of Dutch football.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bergkamp
Among Census respondents with the surname Bergkamp, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.0%) and Two or More Races (3.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Bergkamp bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bergkamp surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.9% · 293
- Hispanic or Latino10.0% · 34
- Two or more races3.2% · 11
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 2
- Black or African American0.3% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bergkamp
Bergkamp appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#60,045
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 336
+19 bearers (+6.0%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Down 434 places
2020
#63,263
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 341
+5 bearers (+1.5%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Down 3,218 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #59,611 | 317 | 0.12 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #60,045 | 336 | 0.11 | +19 bearers (+6.0%) | Down 434 places |
| 2020 | #63,263 | 341 | 0.11 | +5 bearers (+1.5%) | Down 3,218 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bergkamp surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,045 | #63,263 | -5.4% |
| Count | 336 | 341 | 1.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.11 | 0.11 | 3.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bergkamp bearers went from 336 to 341 (+1.5% change). The surname moved down 3,218 positions in the national ranking, going from #60,045 to #63,263.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Bergkamp
FAQ
Bergkamp surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bergkamp?
Name Census estimates that about 391 living Americans carry the surname Bergkamp. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 876,610 residents.
How common is Bergkamp?
Bergkamp ranks #63,263 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.11 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 341 people with the surname Bergkamp. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (391), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.11 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.11 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bergkamp.
Has Bergkamp become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bergkamp went from 336 recorded bearers to 341. That is an increase of 5 (+1.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #60,045 to #63,263.
What does the Census say about the background of Bergkamp?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bergkamp, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.0%) and Two or More Races (3.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bergkamp in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.9% (293 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bergkamp appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.9%), Hispanic (10.0%), Two or More Races (3.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bergkamp (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bergkamp mean?
A toponymic surname referring to a person from a mountain village. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bergkamp (0.11 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Bergkamp?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how common the surname Bergkamp is at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.