Explore the Family Name Bernards
The meaning of Bernards
1. Dutch and North German: patronymic from the personal name Bernard. 2. Latvian: from the personal name Bernards, Latvian form of Bernard.
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How common is the last name Bernards in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bernards has seen a slight increase over the past decade. In 2000, the Bernards surname ranked 38,890 in popularity, but by 2010, it had risen slightly to rank 38,691, reflecting a 0.51% change. The count of individuals carrying this surname grew from 534 in 2000 to 571 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of almost 7%. However, the proportion of people per 100,000 with the Bernards surname dropped by about 5%, going from 0.2 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,890 | #38,691 | 0.51% |
| Count | 534 | 571 | 6.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bernards
In terms of ethnicity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.19% of those with the Bernards surname identified as White, while this percentage decreased slightly to 96.32% by 2010. The ethnic identity of Asian/Pacific Islander disappeared entirely, falling from 0.94% in 2000 to zero in 2010. New appearances in the data were made by those identifying as Hispanic, Black, or belonging to two or more races, each constituting under 1.25% of the Bernards population in 2010. There was no recorded change in the number of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 96.32% | -0.9% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.94% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |