Explore the Family Name Bernie
The meaning of Bernie
1. French (southern; Bernié): variant of Bernier. 2. Americanized form of Swiss German Berni.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bernie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bernie has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked at 65,133 but dropped to 74,826 in 2010, marking a change of -14.88 percent. The count of individuals carrying the Bernie surname also reduced from 285 people in 2000 to 258 in 2010, indicating a decline of 9.47 percent. This shift is reflected in the proportion per 100k population as well, which decreased from 0.11 to 0.09, a drop of 18.18 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #74,826 | -14.88% |
| Count | 285 | 258 | -9.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bernie
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides interesting insights into the ethnicity associated with the Bernie surname. In 2000, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races, while in 2010, these categories accounted for 5.43 percent and 2.71 percent respectively. The percentage of individuals identifying as White saw a decline from 76.14 percent in 2000 to 65.12 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with changes of 65.78 percent and 47.20 percent respectively. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased from 4.91 percent in 2000 to 3.10 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.14% | 65.12% | -14.47% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 10.53% | 15.5% | 47.2% |
| Hispanic | 4.91% | 8.14% | 65.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 5.43% | 0% |
| Black | 4.91% | 3.1% | -36.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.71% | 0% |