Explore the Family Name Berndsen
The meaning of Berndsen
Danish, German, and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Bernd, a local form of Bernhard. See Berendsen and Berntsen.
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How common is the last name Berndsen in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Berndsen has shown an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 76,208 and rose to 72,568 by 2010, an improvement of nearly 5%. The count of people having this surname also increased by 14% over the decade, from 235 to 268. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #72,568 | 4.78% |
| Count | 235 | 268 | 14.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berndsen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Berndsen is predominantly White according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 97% of individuals with this last name identified as White, although this slightly decreased to around 96% by 2010. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of Black ethnicity within this surname group in 2010, accounting for about 2% of the Berndsens. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either non-existent or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.02% | 95.9% | -1.15% |
| Black | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |