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

Berkenpas, 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 Berkenpas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Berkenpas in America

Berkenpas is the 71478th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Berkenpas surname appeared 273 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 Berkenpas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Berkenpas 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 Berkenpas

The surname BERKENPAS has its origins in the Netherlands, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from a combination of the Dutch words "berken," meaning "birch tree," and "pas," meaning "path" or "track." This suggests that the name may have originated from a specific location or area where birch trees grew near a path or road.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BERKENPAS can be found in a Dutch census record from the city of Utrecht, dated around 1470. This document lists a certain Jan BERKENPAS, who was a farmer and landowner in the region. It is possible that the name originally referred to a property or farmland situated near a birch tree-lined path.

In the 16th century, there are references to a prominent Dutch merchant named Pieter BERKENPAS, who was born in 1532 and lived in Amsterdam. He was involved in the lucrative trade of spices and textiles between the Netherlands and the East Indies. His successful business ventures contributed to the growth and prosperity of the city during the Dutch Golden Age.

Another notable figure bearing the BERKENPAS name was Joost BERKENPAS, a skilled artisan and sculptor who lived in the 17th century. He was renowned for his intricate woodcarvings and his work can be found adorning several churches and historical buildings in the Netherlands, particularly in the city of Delft.

During the 18th century, a family of BERKENPAS noblemen gained prominence in the Dutch province of Friesland. One member, Theodorus BERKENPAS (1712-1786), served as a respected magistrate and played a significant role in local politics and governance.

In the 19th century, a Dutch botanist named Adriaan BERKENPAS (1841-1912) made notable contributions to the study of plant life. He conducted extensive research on the flora of the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and published several influential works on the subject.

While the BERKENPAS surname originated in the Netherlands, it has since spread to other parts of the world, primarily through emigration and migration. However, the name remains most prevalent in its country of origin, where it continues to hold historical significance and cultural ties to the Dutch language and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Berkenpas

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

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

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