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

Beris, 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 Beris surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beris in America

Beris is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beris surname appeared 125 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 Beris.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beris 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 Beris

The surname Beris is believed to have originated in the Balkan region, specifically in the areas that are now parts of modern-day Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia. The name is thought to have derived from the Slavic word "beri," which means "to gather" or "to pick," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been involved in agricultural activities or worked as gatherers of fruits, nuts, or other natural resources.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Beris can be traced back to the 14th and 15th centuries in various historical documents and records from the region. One notable example is the mention of a certain Petar Beris in a land registry document from the town of Dubrovnik, dated 1389. This indicates that the name was already well-established in the region during that time period.

In the late 15th century, the name Beris also appeared in the records of the Republic of Ragusa (present-day Dubrovnik), where it was associated with several prominent families and individuals. One such individual was Marko Beris (c. 1450 - 1520), a merchant and landowner who played an important role in the city's trade and economic affairs.

As the Beris family continued to spread throughout the Balkan region, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Beriz, Berish, and Berich. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and linguistic traditions, as well as the adoption of the surname by different ethnic groups within the region.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the surname Beris. One such figure was Ivan Beris (1679 - 1744), a Croatian Roman Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of Đakovo from 1721 until his death. Another prominent bearer of the name was Petar Beris (1825 - 1908), a Serbian writer and journalist who played a significant role in the development of Serbian literature and journalism in the 19th century.

Milorad Beris (1904 - 1978), a Serbian painter and graphic artist, was also a notable figure who carried the surname. His works, which often depicted rural life and landscapes, are considered important contributions to the Serbian artistic tradition.

In more recent times, Aleksandar Beris (born 1962) has gained recognition as a Serbian actor and director, known for his work in both theater and film productions.

While the surname Beris has its roots in the Balkan region, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Serbian, Bosnian, and Croatian communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beris

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

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

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