Explore the Family Name Berninger
The meaning of Berninger
German: patronymic from Berning. Some characteristic forenames: German Egon, Kurt, Raimund.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Berninger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the Berninger surname has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 40,552 in 2000, it fell to 42,640 in 2010, representing a change of -5.15%. Similarly, the proportion per 100k also dropped by 10.53%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010. Despite these changes, the total count of people with the surname Berninger remained steady at 508.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,552 | #42,640 | -5.15% |
| Count | 508 | 508 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Berninger
Looking at ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Berninger surname. In 2000, nearly all identified as White at 98.23%, but this number decreased slightly to 94.49% by 2010. In contrast, previously unrepresented ethnicities emerged in 2010, with 1.97% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 2.17% identifying as Hispanic. Additionally, 0.98% reported being of two or more races. There was no representation from the Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.23% | 94.49% | -3.81% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |