Explore the Family Name Bernhagen
The meaning of Bernhagen
German: habitational name from a place in Pomerania named Bernhagen.
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How common is the last name Bernhagen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bernhagen has experienced a decline in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked as the 52,935th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 57,234th position, marking an 8.12% decrease in rank. The total count of people with this surname also decreased marginally from 367 in 2000 to 356 in 2010, indicating a 3% drop. The proportion of individuals bearing the Bernhagen surname per 100k people also fell by 14.29%, from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #57,234 | -8.12% |
| Count | 367 | 356 | -3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bernhagen
As per the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bernhagen has remained predominantly White. In 2000, 98.91% of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this percentage had dipped slightly to 97.47% by 2010. No significant changes were noted for other ethnicities over the ten-year period; the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.91% | 97.47% | -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% |