Explore the Family Name Bernardino
The meaning of Bernardino
Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian: from Bernardino, a pet form of the personal name Bernardo. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Miguel, Estela, Rafael, Armando, Jaime, Juan, Lourdes, Manuel, Adriana, Alejandro. Portuguese Joao, Paulo, Wenceslao. Italian Antonio, Amedio, Angelo, Gilda, Leonardo, Primo.
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How common is the last name Bernardino in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Bernardino" saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bernardino was ranked 13,466 in popularity, while by 2010 it had climbed to rank 10,358, marking a change of 23.08%. The count, or total number of individuals with the Bernardino surname, also rose from 2,073 in 2000 to 3,111 in 2010, a substantial increase of 50.07%. Similarly, the proportion of Bernadinos per 100k people also grew from 0.77 to 1.05, an increase of 36.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,466 | #10,358 | 23.08% |
| Count | 2,073 | 3,111 | 50.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.77 | 1.05 | 36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bernardino
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Bernardino" also found considerable alterations during this decade. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the percentage of Bernadinos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander slightly increased from 20.79% to 21.12%, a change of 1.59%. However, those identifying as two or more races decreased from 2.94% to 1.80%, a drop of 38.78%. People with the Bernardino surname who identified as White saw a substantial decrease from 18.19% to 11.57%, a change of -36.39%. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation among those with the Bernardino surname increased from 57.02% to 65.09%, a rise of 14.15%. There were no Bernadinos who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 57.02% | 65.09% | 14.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 20.79% | 21.12% | 1.59% |
| White | 18.19% | 11.57% | -36.39% |
| Two or More Races | 2.94% | 1.8% | -38.78% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |