Explore the Family Name Bernsen
The meaning of Bernsen
North German, Dutch, Danish, and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Bernt or Bernd (compare Berntsen). Compare also Bernson and Bensen 3.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bernsen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Bernsen" has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 59,611th most popular surname but dropped to the 65,244th position by 2010, representing a change of -9.45%. The count of individuals with this surname decreased from 317 to 304 during the same period, marking a decline of 4.1%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Bernsen per 100,000 population fell by 16.67%, from 0.12 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #65,244 | -9.45% |
| Count | 317 | 304 | -4.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bernsen
In terms of ethnicity, data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname "Bernsen" identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 97.79% in 2000 to 96.38% in 2010. There were no persons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, a small proportion (2.96%) identified as Hispanic in 2010, where there was no representation in 2000. The data did not show any individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.79% | 96.38% | -1.44% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.96% | 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% |