Explore the Family Name Bernardini
The meaning of Bernardini
Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Bernardino. This surname is also found in Corsica and southern France. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Mario, Dante, Angelo, Carlo, Remo, Reno, Alessandro, Antonella, Antonio, Elio, Evo, Fausto, Gino. Spanish Jorge, Ana, Carlos, Jaime, Lilia, Mercedes. French Armand, Dominique, Serge.
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How common is the last name Bernardini in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bernardini saw a steady increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 20,180, but by 2010, it had risen to a rank of 19,614, indicating a growth of 2.8%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also grew during this time period. In 2000, 1,228 people bore this name, while by 2010, that number had increased to 1,375, reflecting an increase of 11.97%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Bernardini per 100,000 people also saw a slight rise of 2.17%, going from 0.46 in 2000 to 0.47 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,180 | #19,614 | 2.8% |
| Count | 1,228 | 1,375 | 11.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.47 | 2.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bernardini
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bernardini also experienced shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of those with this surname identified as White (89.01%), followed by Hispanic (8.47%), and then a small percentage identifying as Black (0.65%) or belonging to two or more races (1.55%). By 2010, while the most prevalent ethnicity remained White (86.33%), the percentage had decreased slightly. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 8.47% to 11.64%. Those claiming two or more races declined significantly by 48.39%, while the percentage of those identifying as Black remained stable. No individuals with the Bernardini surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.01% | 86.33% | -3.01% |
| Hispanic | 8.47% | 11.64% | 37.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 0.8% | -48.39% |
| Black | 0.65% | 0.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |