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

Berich, 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 Berich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Berich in America

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

The Berich 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 Berich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Berich 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 Berich

The surname "Berich" has its origins in Germany, where it first appeared in the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. It is likely derived from the Old German word "bere," which means "bear," and the suffix "-ich," which denotes a place of origin or residence.

The name is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. It may have been used to identify someone who lived near a bear's den or in an area known for its bear population.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Berich" can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a collection of historical documents from the principality of Anhalt, dating back to the 13th century.

In the 14th century, a nobleman named Hans Berich was mentioned in the chronicles of the city of Nuremberg, where he held a prominent position.

During the 16th century, a renowned scholar and physician named Johannes Berich (1495-1567) lived in the city of Wittenberg. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Anna Berich (1612-1688) was a prominent member of the Pietist movement, which sought to revive the spiritual life of the Lutheran Church.

Another individual worth mentioning is Friedrich Berich (1738-1809), a German composer and organist who lived during the Classical period and composed several works for the church and court.

Over time, the name "Berich" has undergone various spelling variations, such as Berrich, Beryk, and Berick, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of different areas in Germany.

While the name "Berich" is not among the most common surnames in Germany today, it has a rich historical significance, rooted in the country's medieval past and associated with notable figures from various walks of life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Berich

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

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

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