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

Berotte, 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 Berotte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Berotte in America

Berotte is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Berotte surname appeared 117 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 Berotte.

The history of the last name Berotte

The surname BEROTTE is believed to have originated in France, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old French word "berote," which referred to a small cart or wheelbarrow. This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname for someone who worked with carts or wheelbarrows.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BEROTTE surname can be found in the parish records of the village of Aubervilliers, near Paris, in the year 1587. These records mention a Jean BEROTTE, who was likely a resident of the village at that time.

In the 17th century, the BEROTTE name appeared in various parts of northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Picardy. The spelling variations found in historical records include BEROTTE, BEROTTE, and BEROTY.

A notable historical figure with the BEROTTE surname was Jacques BEROTTE, a French merchant and trader who lived in the late 17th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the lucrative trade between France and the French colonies in the Caribbean.

During the 18th century, the BEROTTE name spread to other parts of Europe, including the Low Countries (present-day Belgium and the Netherlands). One example is Jan BEROTTE, a Dutch merchant who was born in Rotterdam in 1712 and was involved in the spice trade with the Dutch East Indies.

In the 19th century, the BEROTTE surname made its way to other parts of the world, including North America and South America. One example is Pierre BEROTTE, a French immigrant who settled in Quebec, Canada, in the 1830s and worked as a farmer.

Another notable figure was Émilie BEROTTE, a French author and poet who lived from 1835 to 1901. She was known for her romantic poetry and novels, which were popular in her time.

In the 20th century, the BEROTTE surname continued to be found in various parts of the world, including Europe, the Americas, and beyond. One example is André BEROTTE, a Belgian painter and sculptor who was born in 1914 and gained recognition for his surrealist works.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Berotte

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

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

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