Explore the Family Name Bernales
The meaning of Bernales
Basque: habitational name from a place called Bernales in Biscay (Basque Country, Spain). This surname is most common in the Philippines.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bernales in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bernales has seen a significant surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It jumped from rank 49159 to 36630 — an increase of approximately 25.49%. The total count of people with this surname also spiked by 51.74%, going from 402 to 610 in a decade. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Bernales surname per 100,000 people increased by 40.0% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,159 | #36,630 | 25.49% |
| Count | 402 | 610 | 51.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.21 | 40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bernales
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the largest group within those carrying the Bernales surname in both years remained the Asian/Pacific Islander demographic, despite experiencing a slight decrease of 2.57%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased by 12.28%. Conversely, there was a noticeable growth of 35.06% among those identifying as White, bringing its percentage up to 7.05% by 2010. The Hispanic group remained relatively stable, showing a negligible decrease of 0.39%. The categories for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 46.77% | 45.57% | -2.57% |
| Hispanic | 43.28% | 43.11% | -0.39% |
| White | 5.22% | 7.05% | 35.06% |
| Two or More Races | 4.48% | 3.93% | -12.28% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |