Explore the Family Name Bergner
The meaning of Bergner
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Bergen (notably in Bavaria). 2. Swedish: variant of Berg, with the addition of the suffix -ner. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Hans, Otto, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Bergner in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bergner has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, out of all surnames, Bergner ranked 18,693rd, but dropped to 19,885th place by 2010, marking a change of -6.38. The count of people with this surname also saw a small decline from 1,358 individuals in 2000 to 1,351 in 2010, representing a -0.52 change. Proportionally per 100,000 people, usage of the surname Bergner decreased from 0.5 in 2000 to 0.46 in 2010, an 8 percent drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,693 | #19,885 | -6.38% |
| Count | 1,358 | 1,351 | -0.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.46 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bergner
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Bergner surname identify as White, with a proportion of 97.20 percent in 2000 dropping slightly to 95.93 percent in 2010. This represents a change of -1.31 percent over the decade. There was a notable increase in the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.18 percent in 2000 to 1.92 percent in 2010 - a 62.71 percent increase. The proportion of those identifying as two or more races also increased from 0.96 percent in 2000 to 1.41 percent in 2010, signifying a 46.87 percent change. In 2010, there were individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, which wasn't the case in 2000. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased to zero by 2010, and no individual identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 95.93% | -1.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.92% | 62.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.41% | 46.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.59% | 0% |
| Black | 0.44% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |