Explore the Family Name Bernabei
The meaning of Bernabei
Italian: from the personal name Bernabeo, a variant of Barnaba, Italian form of Barnabas (see Barnaby). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Domenic, Aldo, Angelo, Camillo, Geno, Giacomo, Guglielmo, Leno, Primo.
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How common is the last name Bernabei in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bernabei saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,471st in terms of popularity and that rank slipped to 51,512th by 2010, which is a change of -4.13%. In terms of the count, however, the number of people with the last name Bernabei increased from 399 to 404, or by 1.25%, during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -6.67% from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,471 | #51,512 | -4.13% |
| Count | 399 | 404 | 1.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bernabei
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bernabei, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identify as White. In 2000, about 94.99% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.31% in 2010. There was also a small percentage that identified as Hispanic, although this decreased from 4.01% in 2000 to 3.47% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a new appearance in 2010, with 1.24% identifying as being of two or more races. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were either non-existent or suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.99% | 94.31% | -0.72% |
| Hispanic | 4.01% | 3.47% | -13.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |