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

Berumen, 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 Berumen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Berumen in America

Berumen is the 6525th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Berumen surname appeared 5,195 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Berumen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Berumen 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 Berumen

The surname Berumen has its origins in Spain, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish town of Berumen, located in the province of Burgos, Castile and León region. The name itself is derived from the Basque word "berume," meaning "fog" or "mist," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have resided in a misty or foggy area.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Berumen surname can be found in the archives of the Cathedral of Burgos, dating back to the late 1500s. In these records, a certain Juan Berumen is listed as a landowner and prominent figure in the local community.

During the 17th century, the Berumen name began to spread across Spain, with families bearing this surname appearing in various regions, including Andalusia, Catalonia, and Aragon. Notable individuals from this era include Alonso Berumen, a renowned poet and playwright born in Seville in 1620, whose works were widely celebrated during the Spanish Golden Age.

As the Spanish Empire expanded across the Atlantic, the Berumen surname also made its way to the Americas. One of the earliest recorded instances of this was in 1698, when a family by the name of Berumen settled in the city of Puebla, Mexico, where they established themselves as successful merchants and landowners.

In the 19th century, a notable figure bearing the Berumen surname was José María Berumen, a Mexican military officer and politician who played a significant role in the War of Reform (1857-1861). Born in Guanajuato in 1805, he served as a general in the liberal forces and later held various political positions, including governor of his home state.

Another prominent individual with the Berumen surname was Bartolomé Berumen, a Spanish painter and sculptor who lived in the early 20th century. Born in Seville in 1892, his works were widely acclaimed, and several of his sculptures can still be found in various churches and public spaces across Spain.

Throughout history, the Berumen surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, from artists and writers to military leaders and politicians. While its origins can be traced back to a small town in northern Spain, the name has since spread across the globe, a testament to the far-reaching influence of Spanish culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Berumen

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

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

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