Explore the Family Name Bernick
The meaning of Bernick
1. North German: from a pet form of the personal name Bernhard. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Bernik. 3. Americanized form of Slovenian Bernik. 4. Americanized form of Croatian Bernić (see Bernich).
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How common is the last name Bernick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bernick saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 44,654th in popularity with a proportion of 0.17 per 100,000 people, but by 2010, its rank had dropped to 45,495, and its proportion to 0.16 per 100,000, marking a decline of 1.88% and 5.88% respectively. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Bernick increased from 453 to 470 during this period, representing growth of 3.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,654 | #45,495 | -1.88% |
| Count | 453 | 470 | 3.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bernick
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Bernick surname is primarily associated with White ethnicity, with a slight increase from 97.13% in 2000 to 97.45% in 2010. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were either negligible or suppressed for privacy reasons. It's worth noting that the presence of the Bernick surname within the Hispanic community made a debut at 1.28% in 2010, which was not recorded in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 97.45% | 0.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| 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% |