Explore the Family Name Bernau
The meaning of Bernau
German: habitational name from any of several places called Bernau (see Bernauer). Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Hans, Klaus.
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How common is the last name Bernau in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bernau saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 68,569th in terms of prevalence in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 75,799th, marking a decrease of 10.54 percent. The actual count of individuals bearing the surname also dropped slightly during this period, from 268 in 2000 to 254 in 2010, a reduction of 5.22 percent. Similarly, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 U.S residents decreased by 10 percent, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #75,799 | -10.54% |
| Count | 268 | 254 | -5.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bernau
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 2.99 percent of individuals with the surname Bernau identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic. However, by 2010, these percentages had fallen to zero. The percentage of individuals identifying as White, however, rose from 92.91 in 2000 to 96.46 in 2010, an increase of 3.82 percent. During both census years, no individuals with the surname Bernau identified as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.91% | 96.46% | 3.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.99% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.99% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |