Explore the Family Name Berni
The meaning of Berni
1. Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Berno, a short form of Bernardo. This surname is also found in southern France. 2. Swiss German and South German (Alemannic): from a pet form of the personal name Bernhard. This surname is also found in France (Lorraine). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Luigi, Amedeo, Arrigo, Donato, Egidio, Silvio. French Emile, Marcelle. Spanish Francisco, Fabio, Juan, Rafael, Xavier.
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How common is the last name Berni in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Berni has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name dropped from 46,153 in 2000 to 49,999 in 2010, marking a decline of 8.33%. In terms of count, the number of people with the Berni surname also decreased by 3.68%, from 435 in 2000 to 419 in 2010. The proportion of the Berni surname within the population per 100k also showed a decrease of 12.5% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,153 | #49,999 | -8.33% |
| Count | 435 | 419 | -3.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berni
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Berni, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals identify as White, although there was a slight decrease of 1.48% in this group from 2000 to 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of people who identify as Hispanic increased from 17.24% to 17.90% over the same period. No significant change was observed in other ethnic groups such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this time. Data for certain groups have been suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.15% | 79.95% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 17.24% | 17.9% | 3.83% |
| 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% |