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

Berthoud, 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 Berthoud surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Berthoud in America

Berthoud is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Berthoud surname appeared 130 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 Berthoud.

We can also compare 2010 data for Berthoud 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 Berthoud

The surname Berthoud has its origins in Switzerland, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Swiss-German word "Berthelen," which means "bright world" or "bright land." The name is primarily associated with the town of Berthoud, located in the canton of Vaud, in the French-speaking region of Switzerland.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Berthoud surname can be found in the Swiss Reformed Church records of the late 16th century. These records document the baptisms, marriages, and burials of individuals bearing this name in the Berthoud region.

In the 17th century, the Berthoud family produced several notable individuals. One of the most prominent was Jean-Jacques Berthoud (1658-1734), a Swiss watchmaker and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of marine chronometers. His work played a crucial role in improving navigation techniques and enabling more accurate determination of longitude at sea.

Another notable figure from this era was Abraham Berthoud (1670-1748), a Swiss theologian and author. He wrote several influential works on theology and served as a pastor in the Reformed Church.

As the Berthoud family expanded, members migrated to other parts of Europe and beyond. In the 18th century, Charles Berthoud (1756-1809), a Swiss-born architect and civil engineer, made significant contributions to the development of Paris. He designed several notable buildings, including the Palais de la Bourse (Stock Exchange) and the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin.

In the 19th century, Ferdinand Berthoud (1827-1907), a Swiss-born painter, gained recognition for his landscapes and portraits. His works were exhibited at various prestigious salons and exhibitions, including the Paris Salon.

Another notable bearer of the Berthoud surname was Louis Berthoud (1892-1974), a Swiss physicist and engineer. He made important contributions to the development of chronometers and was instrumental in establishing the Berthoud Observatory in Switzerland.

While the Berthoud surname has its roots in Switzerland, it has spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, the name remains closely associated with its Swiss origins and the town of Berthoud, which continues to be a center of watchmaking and precision engineering.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Berthoud

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

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

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