Explore the Family Name Bernheim
The meaning of Bernheim
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from the Yiddish personal name Ber (‘bear’) + German Heim ‘home’. 2. German and Alsatian: habitational name from Burgbernheim in Bavaria, Germany. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Chantal, Jean Francois. German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Bernheim in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bernheim saw a mild decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bernheim was ranked 59,769th in terms of popularity among all surnames in the United States. By 2010, it had slipped to the 60,790th position, marking a drop of 1.71 percent. However, the actual number of individuals with the Bernheim surname increased by 4.75 percent during this period, from 316 in 2000 to 331 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 8.33 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #60,790 | -1.71% |
| Count | 316 | 331 | 4.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bernheim
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority of people with the Bernheim surname identify as White, with this group experiencing a slight growth of 0.31 percent between 2000 and 2010. During the same period, the percentage of Bernheims identifying as Hispanic decreased by 10.47 percent. The data shows no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.67% | 93.96% | 0.31% |
| Hispanic | 5.06% | 4.53% | -10.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |