Explore the Family Name Bernett
The meaning of Bernett
English: variant of Burnett and Barnett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bernett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bernett saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bernett was ranked 29,758 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it fell to 35,537—a decrease of approximately 19.42%. The count of individuals with the surname also decreased from 746 in 2000 to 633 in 2010, marking a 15.15% drop. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people went down by 25%, moving from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,758 | #35,537 | -19.42% |
| Count | 746 | 633 | -15.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.21 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bernett
When looking at ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Bernett identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 73.19% to 72.35%. Those identifying as Black had a more noticeable dip from 21.05% to 19.91%. Interestingly, the Hispanic population carrying the Bernett surname saw a significant increase of 76.61% during the same period, rising from 2.95% to 5.21%. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races slightly dropped from 1.74% to 1.58%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.19% | 72.35% | -1.15% |
| Black | 21.05% | 19.91% | -5.42% |
| Hispanic | 2.95% | 5.21% | 76.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 1.58% | -9.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |