Explore the Family Name Bernauer
The meaning of Bernauer
German: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Bernau, for example in Baden, Bavaria, or Württemberg.
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How common is the last name Bernauer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bernauer increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 45,482nd and by 2010, it had risen to 41,579th—an increase of 8.58%. The number of people with this surname also grew from 443 in 2000 to 523 in 2010, marking an upturn of 18.06%. The proportion of individuals named Bernauer per 100,000 people also saw a surge, moving from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010—a rise of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,482 | #41,579 | 8.58% |
| Count | 443 | 523 | 18.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.18 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bernauer
Regarding its ethnic identity, the Bernauer surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.84% of individuals bearing this name identified as White, and while this percentage dropped slightly to 94.84% in 2010, it remained the most prevalent ethnic group. Over the same period, there was a small but notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.81% to 2.49%. In addition, there was new representation from two categories: Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races, each accounting for 1.15% in 2010. There were no recorded Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals bearing the Bernauer name in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.84% | 94.84% | -2.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 2.49% | 37.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |