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

Berrouet, 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 Berrouet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Berrouet in America

Berrouet is the 95545th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Berrouet surname appeared 191 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 Berrouet.

We can also compare 2010 data for Berrouet 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 Berrouet

The surname BERROUET originated in the regions of southwestern France, particularly in the Gascony region during the medieval period. It is derived from the Gascon Occitan words "berro" meaning "ram" and "wet" meaning "small" or "little", suggesting the name may have initially referred to a shepherd or someone associated with the raising of rams.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Gascon rolls of 1332, where a certain Pey de Berrouet was listed as a landowner in the village of Sauveterre-de-Béarn. The name also appears in several other medieval documents from the region, with variations in spelling such as Berrouhete and Berruet.

During the 16th century, the name BERROUET began to appear in records from the neighboring regions of Languedoc and Aquitaine, possibly indicating the migration of families bearing the name from their original homeland in Gascony. One notable individual from this period was Jean Berrouet, a merchant from Bordeaux who was involved in the wine trade with England in the 1580s.

By the 17th century, the BERROUET surname had spread further across France, with records of individuals bearing the name in regions such as Normandy and Île-de-France. One famous bearer of the name was Pierre Berrouet (1610-1668), a French theologian and author who wrote extensively on theological subjects and served as a canon of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris.

In the 18th century, the BERROUET name continued to be found in various parts of France, with some individuals achieving notable positions. For example, Jacques Berrouet (1726-1792) was a prominent lawyer and judge in the Parlement of Paris, while Antoine Berrouet (1745-1819) was a respected physician and author of several medical treatises.

As the 19th century progressed, the BERROUET surname began to appear in records from other European countries, possibly due to emigration from France. One notable individual from this period was Henri Berrouet (1845-1912), a Belgian artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

While the BERROUET surname has its origins in southwestern France, it has since spread to various parts of the world, with individuals bearing the name making their mark in various fields throughout history. The name's connection to the Gascon region and its potential association with shepherding and ram rearing remains an intriguing part of its etymology and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Berrouet

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

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

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