Explore the Family Name Bernat
The meaning of Bernat
1. Catalan and French (Occitan): from the personal name Bernat, a variant of Bernard. 2. Hungarian (Bernát): from the personal name Bernát, Hungarian form of Bernard. 3. Polish, Czech, Croatian, and Slovenian; Slovak (Bernát): from the personal name Bernat, Slovak Bernát, an old byform of Bernard. As a Croatian, Slovenian, and Slovak name it is in part of Hungarian origin (see 2 above).
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How common is the last name Bernat in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Bernat, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, experienced a slight decline in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 17,582 to 18,253—a change of -3.82%. However, the number of individuals carrying this surname increased modestly during the same period, with the count rising from 1,474 to 1,522 (a 3.26% increase). The proportion per 100k people also saw a minor drop of -5.45%, shifting from 0.55 to 0.52.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,582 | #18,253 | -3.82% |
| Count | 1,474 | 1,522 | 3.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.52 | -5.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bernat
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Bernat identify as White, maintaining a consistent percentage around 91.59% in 2010—an inconsequential rise from 91.45% in 2000. Bernat bearers identifying as Hispanic showed a marginal increase of 0.83%, going from 4.82% to 4.86%. Those who identified with two or more races also saw a slight escalation of 5.13% over the decade. Meanwhile, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders decreased by approximately 11.54%, falling from 1.56% to 1.38%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.45% | 91.59% | 0.15% |
| Hispanic | 4.82% | 4.86% | 0.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 1.64% | 5.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.56% | 1.38% | -11.54% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |