Explore the Family Name Bernacchi
The meaning of Bernacchi
Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Bernacchio, a derivative of a short form of Bernardo.
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How common is the last name Bernacchi in the United States?
The surname Bernacchi has seen a marginal decrease in popularity over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname held a rank of 60,230 which slightly dipped to 62,189 in 2010, marking a change of -3.25%. Similarly, its proportion per 100,000 also saw a decrease from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, a decline of -8.33%. However, it's worth noting that the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 2.88%, from 313 in 2000 to 322 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #62,189 | -3.25% |
| Count | 313 | 322 | 2.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bernacchi
On the subject of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a few shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Bernacchi surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased by -5.33% from 97.76% in 2000 to 92.55% in 2010. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Notably, 2010 marked the first appearance of individuals claiming Hispanic ethnicity and those identifying with two or more races, recorded at 4.35% and 1.55% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.76% | 92.55% | -5.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.35% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |