Explore the Family Name Bernhart
The meaning of Bernhart
German and Scandinavian: variant of Bernhard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bernhart in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bernhart's popularity has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bernhart was ranked 34,150 in terms of frequency, but by 2010 it had fallen to 41,164, indicating a drop of approximately 20.54%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the surname also decreased from 628 in 2000 to 529 in 2010, a decline of nearly 15.76%. Consequently, the proportion of the surname per 100k individuals slipped from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010, signifying a change of -21.74%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,150 | #41,164 | -20.54% |
| Count | 628 | 529 | -15.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.18 | -21.74% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bernhart
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname Bernhart, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a relatively stable ethnic identity. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, although there was a minor decrease of 2.28% between 2000 and 2010. There were notable increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races, both rising from 0.80 to 1.32, a 65% increase over the decade. The Hispanic representation also increased slightly from 1.11% to 1.70%, a growth of 53.15%. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of Black identity in 2010 that was not present previously, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native identity remained at zero throughout the period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 94.14% | -2.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.11% | 1.7% | 53.15% |
| Black | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 1.32% | 65% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 1.32% | 65% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |