2010
#118,185
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 147
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Beriguete
A Spanish surname possibly originating from the Basque region.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 224 Americans carry the last name Beriguete. That puts it at #99,304 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,530,153 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Beriguete 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
224
1 in 1,530,153
Census rank
#99,304
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
195
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 195 bearers of the surname Beriguete in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 99304th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Beriguete, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.4%. The next largest groups are White (2.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Beriguete
The surname Beriguete has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of modern-day Spain and Portugal. It is believed to have emerged around the 13th century during the time of the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors.
The name Beriguete is thought to be derived from the Arabic phrase "Bari-Guetta," which translates to "the desert land" or "the barren land." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to refer to individuals who hailed from or had ties to arid or sparsely populated regions.
One of the earliest known references to the surname Beriguete can be found in the Libro de las Behetrías, a medieval census document from the Kingdom of Castile, dated around 1352. This record lists several individuals bearing the name Beriguete, indicating its presence in the region during that time.
In the 15th century, there are records of a prominent nobleman named Juan de Beriguete, who served as a courtier to King Juan II of Castile (1405-1454). This suggests that the Beriguete family had achieved a certain level of status and recognition by that period.
Another notable figure was Alonso de Beriguete, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Alonso de Beriguete played a crucial role in the early exploration and colonization of the Caribbean islands.
During the 16th century, the Beriguete surname gained further prominence with the birth of Diego de Beriguete (1505-1572), a renowned Spanish architect and sculptor. He is best known for his work on the Cathedral of Seville, which is considered a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture in Spain.
In the literary realm, Pedro de Beriguete (1570-1638) was a celebrated Spanish playwright and poet during the Golden Age of Spanish literature. His plays and poems were widely admired and performed throughout Spain during his lifetime.
As the centuries progressed, the Beriguete surname continued to spread across various regions of Spain and Portugal, with individuals bearing the name making notable contributions in various fields, including the arts, military, and politics.
While the surname Beriguete may have originated from humble beginnings, its rich history and the accomplishments of its bearers have solidified its place in the cultural tapestry of the Iberian Peninsula.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Beriguete
Among Census respondents with the surname Beriguete, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.4%. The next largest groups are White (2.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Beriguete 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 Beriguete surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino97.4% · 190
- White2.1% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Beriguete
Beriguete appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#99,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 195
+48 bearers (+32.7%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Up 18,881 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #118,185 | 147 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #99,304 | 195 | 0.07 | +48 bearers (+32.7%) | Up 18,881 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 Beriguete 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 | #118,185 | #99,304 | 16.0% |
| Count | 147 | 195 | 32.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.07 | 30.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Beriguete bearers went from 147 to 195 (+32.7% change). The surname moved up 18,881 positions in the national ranking, going from #118,185 to #99,304.
FAQ
Beriguete surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Beriguete?
Name Census estimates that about 224 living Americans carry the surname Beriguete. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,530,153 residents.
How common is Beriguete?
Beriguete ranks #99,304 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 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 195 people with the surname Beriguete. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (224), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 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 Beriguete.
Has Beriguete become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Beriguete went from 147 recorded bearers to 195. That is an increase of 48 (+32.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #118,185 to #99,304.
What does the Census say about the background of Beriguete?
Among Census respondents with the surname Beriguete, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.4%. The next largest groups are White (2.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.5%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Beriguete in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.4% (190 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Beriguete appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (97.4%), White (2.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.5%). 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 Beriguete (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 Beriguete mean?
A Spanish surname possibly originating from the Basque region. 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 Beriguete (0.07 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 have the surname Beriguete?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.