Explore the Family Name Bernardin
The meaning of Bernardin
French and Haitian: from a pet form of the French personal name Bernard. Some characteristic forenames: French/Haitian Chantal, Georges, Jacques, Marthe, Pierre, Wilner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bernardin in the United States?
The surname Bernardin ranked 38,079 in popularity according to the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census but slightly increased its standing to 37,646 in 2010, a growth rate of 1.14%. The number of individuals with this surname also rose from 547 in 2000 to 591 in 2010, marking an 8.04% increase. However, the proportion of people named Bernardin per 100,000 remained stagnant at 0.2 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,079 | #37,646 | 1.14% |
| Count | 547 | 591 | 8.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bernardin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the surname Bernardin were predominantly White (73.13% in 2000 and 65.99% in 2010). There was a noticeable decline in the percentage of White individuals by nearly 10% during this period. The second largest ethnic group was Black, which saw an increase from 21.94% in 2000 to 25.72% in 2010. The Hispanic population also grew significantly, increasing from 2.19% to 5.41%. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races slightly decreased from 2.56% to 2.37%. Meanwhile, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.13% | 65.99% | -9.76% |
| Black | 21.94% | 25.72% | 17.23% |
| Hispanic | 2.19% | 5.41% | 147.03% |
| Two or More Races | 2.56% | 2.37% | -7.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |