2010
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Beronilla
A matronymic surname derived from the given name Berona, a variant of Verona.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Beronilla. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Beronilla 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Beronilla in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Beronilla, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Beronilla
The surname Beronilla has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the medieval era around the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish place name "Beronia," which was a small village located in the northern region of Castile and León. The name itself may have roots in the ancient Iberian language or Latin, though its precise etymology remains uncertain.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Beronilla surname can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval census of towns and landholdings compiled in the late 14th century. This document mentions a certain Pedro Beronilla, who was a landowner in the village of Beronia at that time.
During the 15th century, the Beronilla family gained prominence in the city of Burgos, where they were involved in trade and commerce. Juan Beronilla (1412-1489), a wealthy merchant, was particularly noteworthy for his philanthropic efforts, funding the construction of a hospital and a church in the city.
In the 16th century, the Beronilla name appeared in several historical records related to the Spanish conquest of the Americas. Alonso Beronilla (1522-1587) was a soldier who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico and later settled in Nueva España (present-day Mexico).
The 17th century saw the Beronilla family establish itself in the Spanish territories of the Americas. Tomás Beronilla (1638-1712) was a prominent landowner and cattle rancher in the viceroyalty of Nueva Granada (present-day Colombia and Panama).
As the Spanish Empire expanded, the Beronilla name spread to other parts of the world. In the 18th century, Javier Beronilla (1706-1784) was a naval officer who served in the Spanish Navy and participated in several expeditions to the Philippines.
Despite its Spanish origins, the Beronilla surname has also been found in other countries, likely due to migration and intermarriage. For example, in the 19th century, a notable figure was Maximilian Beronilla (1820-1892), a German-born artist and sculptor who worked in Italy and gained recognition for his neoclassical works.
Throughout its history, the Beronilla surname has been associated with various professions and backgrounds, from landowners and merchants to military personnel and artists. While not a common name today, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of surnames derived from the diverse regions and cultures of Spain.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Beronilla
Among Census respondents with the surname Beronilla, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Beronilla 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 Beronilla surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander91.3% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino5.2% · 6
- Two or more races2.6% · 3
- White0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Beronilla
Beronilla 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
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+5 bearers (+4.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,638 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.5%) | Up 3,638 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 Beronilla 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 | #149,395 | #145,757 | 2.4% |
| Count | 110 | 115 | 4.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Beronilla bearers went from 110 to 115 (+4.5% change). The surname moved up 3,638 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #145,757.
FAQ
Beronilla surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Beronilla?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Beronilla. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Beronilla?
Beronilla ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 115 people with the surname Beronilla. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Beronilla.
Has Beronilla become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Beronilla went from 110 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 5 (+4.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Beronilla?
Among Census respondents with the surname Beronilla, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (2.6%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Beronilla in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.3% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Beronilla appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (91.3%), Hispanic (5.2%), Two or More Races (2.6%). 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 Beronilla (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 Beronilla mean?
A matronymic surname derived from the given name Berona, a variant of Verona. 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 Beronilla (0.04 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 share the surname Beronilla?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.