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

Berlinger, 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 Berlinger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Berlinger in America

Berlinger is the 47006th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Berlinger surname appeared 452 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 Berlinger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Berlinger 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 Berlinger

The surname Berlinger is believed to have originated in Germany, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Germanic words "berilo" meaning berry and "ing" which was a common suffix used to denote a place of origin or residence. This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a berry patch or a place where berries were cultivated.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Berlinger can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, which mentions a certain Rudolfus Berlinger in 1182. This suggests that the name was already established in that area during the late 12th century.

The Berlinger name also appears in various church records and legal documents from the 13th and 14th centuries in the regions of Bavaria and Swabia, further indicating its widespread use in southern Germany during the Middle Ages. It is possible that the name was originally associated with a specific location, such as a village or hamlet, which has since been lost or renamed.

In the 15th century, the Berlinger family produced a notable figure, Johannes Berlinger (1430-1498), a German theologian and Catholic priest who served as a professor at the University of Ingolstadt. His writings on theological matters were widely read and influential during the Renaissance period.

Another prominent individual with the Berlinger surname was Christoph Berlinger (1576-1634), a German artist and engraver who is best known for his intricate etchings and woodcuts depicting scenes from the Thirty Years' War. His works provide valuable historical insights into the events and daily life of that turbulent period in European history.

In the 18th century, Georg Berlinger (1728-1801) was a respected German composer and organist who served as the court musician for the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg. His compositions, particularly his organ works, were highly regarded and performed throughout the region.

The Berlinger name also made its way to other parts of Europe, as evidenced by the existence of Jean-Baptiste Berlinger (1785-1865), a French painter and illustrator who was known for his detailed depictions of landscapes and rural scenes from the French countryside.

As the Berlinger family spread across different regions, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, including Berlinger, Berlingher, and Berlanga, reflecting local linguistic influences and dialects. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained rooted in its German heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Berlinger

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Berlinger, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!