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

Berlus, 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 Berlus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Berlus in America

Berlus is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Berlus surname appeared 136 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 Berlus.

The history of the last name Berlus

The surname Berlus has its origins in Germany, dating back to the late Middle Ages around the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from a German word "berle," meaning a small barrel or cask, suggesting that the name may have been an occupational surname for someone who made or sold barrels.

One of the earliest known references to the name Berlus can be found in a historical record from the city of Augsburg, Germany, dated 1472, where a certain Jorg Berlus is mentioned as a resident. There are also records of the name appearing in various church registers and municipal documents from other parts of Germany during the 16th and 17th centuries.

In the late 16th century, a notable figure named Hans Berlus (1558-1622) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the German town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. His family's wealth and influence were significant enough for them to have their own coat of arms, which featured three barrels on a red field.

Another individual of note was Maria Berlus (1602-1678), who was a prominent figure in the religious community of Nuremberg, Germany. She was known for her charitable works and for founding a hospice for the poor and destitute.

In the 18th century, the name Berlus spread to other parts of Europe, including France and the Netherlands. One notable bearer of the name was Jan Berlus (1728-1804), a Dutch painter and engraver who was known for his detailed landscapes and cityscapes.

The surname Berlus also found its way to the United States in the 19th century, with immigrants from Germany and other parts of Europe. One early American bearer of the name was Wilhelm Berlus (1842-1912), who immigrated to Pennsylvania from Germany in the 1860s and became a successful farmer and landowner.

Throughout its history, the Berlus surname has been spelled in various ways, including Berluss, Berlusse, Berlutz, and Berlitz, among others. While not a particularly common surname, it has left its mark in various parts of Europe and the Americas, reflecting the diverse histories and backgrounds of those who have borne this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Berlus

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

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 Berlus 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.

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

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