2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Bergsieker
A German topographic surname referring to someone living near a mountain stream or creek.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Bergsieker. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bergsieker 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Bergsieker in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bergsieker, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.4%) and Black (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bergsieker
The surname Bergsieker has its origins in Germany, dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated from a place name, likely a small village or town located in a mountainous or hilly region. The prefix "Berg" in German means "mountain" or "hill," while the suffix "sieker" may have been derived from an older Germanic word or name associated with a person or family who resided in that particular location.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bergsieker can be found in a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, where a certain Johannes Bergsieker was listed as a landowner in the year 1487. This record suggests that the family may have had a significant presence in the area during that time period.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Hans Bergsieker (1523-1587) was mentioned in several chronicles as a skilled artisan and metalworker in the city of Nuremberg. His craftsmanship was highly regarded, and he was commissioned to create intricate metalwork for various churches and noble families.
During the 17th century, the Bergsieker family appears to have expanded its reach, with records indicating members residing in different parts of Germany, including the regions of Bavaria and Westphalia. One notable individual from this era was Johann Bergsieker (1642-1712), a respected scholar and theologian who authored several influential treatises on religious philosophy.
In the late 18th century, a prominent military figure named Wilhelm Bergsieker (1762-1829) gained recognition for his service in the Prussian army during the Napoleonic Wars. He rose through the ranks and was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
Another individual of significance was Anna Bergsieker (1789-1867), a renowned artist and painter who gained acclaim for her landscapes and portraits. Her works were displayed in prestigious galleries across Germany and were sought after by noble patrons and art collectors of the time.
While the surname Bergsieker may not have achieved widespread fame or prominence on a global scale, its historical roots and associations with various notable figures in different fields suggest a rich and diverse heritage spanning multiple centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bergsieker
Among Census respondents with the surname Bergsieker, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.4%) and Black (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Bergsieker 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 Bergsieker surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.1% · 102
- Two or more races5.4% · 6
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bergsieker
Bergsieker 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
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+5 bearers (+4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,441 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+3 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,498 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.8%) | Down 4,441 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.8%) | Up 2,498 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 Bergsieker 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 | #150,452 | #147,954 | 1.7% |
| Count | 109 | 112 | 2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bergsieker bearers went from 109 to 112 (+2.8% change). The surname moved up 2,498 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #147,954.
FAQ
Bergsieker surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bergsieker?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Bergsieker. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Bergsieker?
Bergsieker ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 112 people with the surname Bergsieker. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Bergsieker.
Has Bergsieker become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bergsieker went from 109 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 3 (+2.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Bergsieker?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bergsieker, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.4%) and Black (1.8%). 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 Bergsieker in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.1% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bergsieker appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.1%), Two or More Races (5.4%), Black (1.8%). 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 Bergsieker (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 Bergsieker mean?
A German topographic surname referring to someone living near a mountain stream or creek. 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 Bergsieker (0.04 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 Bergsieker?
You can see how common the surname Bergsieker is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.