Explore the Family Name Berne
The meaning of Berne
1. French: from a short form of the personal name Bernard or any other name containing the ancient Germanic element ber(n) ‘bear’. 2. Altered form of Swiss German Berni. 3. English and Scottish: variant of Barne (see Barnes 2) or Burn. 4. Irish: variant of Byrne. 5. Slovenian: from a short form of the personal name Bernard.
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How common is the last name Berne in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Berne has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Berne ranked 40,335th in prevalence and had a count of 511 bearers. By 2010, both the rank and count had dropped, with Berne being the 47,429th most common surname and held by 447 individuals. This represents a 17.59% drop in popularity rank and a 12.52% decrease in the number of people with this surname. Additionally, the proportion of individuals named Berne per 100k decreased by 21.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,335 | #47,429 | -17.59% |
| Count | 511 | 447 | -12.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berne
In terms of ethnic identity, the Berne surname is most commonly associated with White ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a negligible change (-0.16%) in this association. However, notable shifts occurred among other ethnic groups. The percentage of those identified as Hispanic with the surname Berne increased significantly by 50.16%, while those identified as Black decreased by 16.61%. There was a slight increase (14.60%) in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, but a slight decrease (-4.27%) among those identifying with two or more races. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.93% | 84.79% | -0.16% |
| Black | 9.39% | 7.83% | -16.61% |
| Hispanic | 3.13% | 4.7% | 50.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.37% | 1.57% | 14.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.12% | -4.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |