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

Berron, 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 Berron surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Berron in America

Berron is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Berron surname appeared 139 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 Berron.

We can also compare 2010 data for Berron 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 Berron

The surname BERRON has its origins in France, with the name first appearing in records from the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "beron," which referred to a type of coarse woolen fabric or clothing made from this material. This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive surname for someone who worked with this type of fabric or wore clothing made from it.

In its earliest recorded forms, the name was spelled variously as "Beron," "Berron," and "Berroun." These spellings likely reflect the regional dialects and evolving linguistic changes of the time. The name is also thought to be related to the French place name "Berron," a small village in the Ardennes region of northeastern France, indicating that some bearers of the surname may have originated from or lived in this area.

One of the earliest documented references to the name BERRON comes from a medieval manuscript dated around 1180, which mentions a "Robertus Berron" as a landowner in the Picardy region of northern France. Another early record is found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and property holdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, which lists a "Radulfus Beron" as a landholder in the county of Norfolk.

Notable individuals with the surname BERRON throughout history include:

1. Jean Berron (c. 1500-1570), a French Protestant reformer and theologian who played a significant role in the spread of Calvinism in France during the Protestant Reformation.

2. Pierre Berron (1590-1662), a French painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraits, many of which can be found in churches and museums across France.

3. Marie-Louise Berron (1762-1842), a French writer and salonnière who hosted a prominent literary salon in Paris during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, attended by many notable writers and intellectuals of the time.

4. Louis Berron (1825-1899), a French engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early steam engines and locomotive technology.

5. Émile Berron (1880-1952), a French sculptor and medal designer who created numerous public monuments and memorials, including the war memorial in Verdun, France, commemorating the World War I battle of Verdun.

While the surname BERRON may have originated as a descriptive name related to clothing or fabric, it has since evolved into a distinct family name with a rich history and notable bearers across various fields and professions throughout France and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Berron

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

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

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