Explore the Family Name Bernecker
The meaning of Bernecker
German: habitational name for someone from Berneck (name of places in Franconia and Württemberg). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Helmut, Theresia.
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How common is the last name Bernecker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bernecker saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It ranked 68,782nd most common name in 2000 and dropped to 71,265th place in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 3.61%. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of people bearing the surname increased marginally from 267 to 274, indicating a 2.62% growth. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Bernecker surname decreased by 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #71,265 | -3.61% |
| Count | 267 | 274 | 2.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bernecker
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Bernecker surname identified as White. In 2000, this group made up 99.63% of all Berneckers, which slightly declined to 98.18% in 2010, representing a 1.46% decrease. Other ethnic categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native reported no individuals with the Bernecker surname in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.63% | 98.18% | -1.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |