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

Berrier, 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 Berrier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Berrier in America

Berrier is the 12221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Berrier surname appeared 2,547 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Berrier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Berrier 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 Berrier

The surname Berrier has its origins in France, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "berrier," which referred to a shepherd or someone who tended to sheep. This occupation was a common one in rural areas of France during that time.

The earliest known records of the name Berrier can be traced back to the 12th century in the region of Normandy, France. One of the earliest documented references can be found in the "Cartulaire de Fécamp," a cartulary (a medieval manuscript recording the endowments of a monastery) from the Fécamp Abbey in Normandy, which mentions a certain "Robert Berrier" in the year 1175.

Over the centuries, the name Berrier has appeared in various historical records and documents across France. One notable example is the "Rôles des Fiefs du Duché de Normandie" from the 14th century, which lists several individuals with the surname Berrier among the landowners and vassals of the Duchy of Normandy.

Many variations and spellings of the name have emerged over time, such as Berrier, Berryer, Berryé, and Berrié. These variations often reflected regional dialects and local pronunciations, as well as the influence of other languages in areas where the name was present.

One of the earliest known individuals bearing the surname Berrier was Jean Berrier, a prominent lawyer and judge who lived in the 15th century. He served as the Procureur Général (Attorney General) of the Parlement of Paris from 1467 to 1483.

Another notable figure was Nicolas Berrier (1644-1719), a French Jesuit missionary and explorer who traveled to North America and lived among the Native American tribes in what is now Canada and the United States. He documented his experiences and observations in his writings, which provided valuable insights into the lives and cultures of the indigenous peoples.

In the 18th century, Jacques-Nicolas Berrier (1722-1793) was a French mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics. He worked as a professor at the Collège de France and was elected to the French Academy of Sciences in 1770.

During the 19th century, Eugène Berrier (1818-1888) was a French politician and lawyer who served as a member of the National Assembly and the Senate. He was known for his advocacy of workers' rights and his support for progressive social reforms.

Lastly, in the 20th century, Fernand Berrier (1897-1971) was a French artist and painter who was part of the Fauvist movement. His vibrant and expressive works often depicted scenes of Parisian life and landscapes, and he gained recognition both in France and internationally.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Berrier

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

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

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