2000
#7,702
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,983
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.48
Rare Last name
Berumen
A Spanish habitational surname referring to someone from any of several places named Berú or Berún.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 5,793 Americans carry the last name Berumen. That puts it at #6,466 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.69 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 59,167 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Berumen surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
5.8K
1 in 59,167
Census rank
#6,466
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
5.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 5,052 bearers of the surname Berumen in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.69 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 6466th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Berumen, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.3%. The next largest groups are White (6.5%) and Two or More Races (0.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Berumen
Among Census respondents with the surname Berumen, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.3%. The next largest groups are White (6.5%) and Two or More Races (0.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Berumen bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Berumen surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino92.3% · 4,661
- White6.5% · 327
- Two or more races0.6% · 32
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 17
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 10
- Black or African American0.1% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Berumen
Berumen appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#6,525
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,195
+1,212 bearers (+30.4%)
Per 100,000 1.76
Rank movement Up 1,177 places
2020
#6,466
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,052
-143 bearers (-2.8%)
Per 100,000 1.69
Rank movement Up 59 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #7,702 | 3,983 | 1.48 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #6,525 | 5,195 | 1.76 | +1,212 bearers (+30.4%) | Up 1,177 places |
| 2020 | #6,466 | 5,052 | 1.69 | -143 bearers (-2.8%) | Up 59 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Berumen surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,525 | #6,466 | 0.9% |
| Count | 5,195 | 5,052 | -2.8% |
| Per 100K | 1.76 | 1.69 | -4.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Berumen bearers went from 5,195 to 5,052 (-2.8% change). The surname moved up 59 positions in the national ranking, going from #6,525 to #6,466.
FAQ
Berumen surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Berumen?
Name Census estimates that about 5,793 living Americans carry the surname Berumen. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 59,167 residents.
How common is Berumen?
Berumen ranks #6,466 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.69 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 5,052 people with the surname Berumen. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (5,793), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.69 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.69 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Berumen.
Has Berumen become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Berumen went from 5,195 recorded bearers to 5,052. That is a decrease of 143 (-2.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #6,525 to #6,466.
What does the Census say about the background of Berumen?
Among Census respondents with the surname Berumen, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.3%. The next largest groups are White (6.5%) and Two or More Races (0.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Berumen in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.3% (4,661 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Berumen appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (92.3%), White (6.5%), Two or More Races (0.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Berumen (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Berumen mean?
A Spanish habitational surname referring to someone from any of several places named Berú or Berún. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Berumen (1.69 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Berumen?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.