Explore the Family Name Bernt
The meaning of Bernt
German, Norwegian, Danish, and Swedish: from a shortened form of the personal name Bernhard. Some characteristic forenames: German Helmut, Benno.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bernt in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bernt saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 47,654 in 2000, its rank fell to 52,619 by 2010, representing a drop of 10.42%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Bernt surname decreased from 418 in 2000 to 394 by 2010, indicating a -5.74% change. The proportion per 100k also dropped by 13.33%, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,654 | #52,619 | -10.42% |
| Count | 418 | 394 | -5.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bernt
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Bernt surname identify as White, accounting for 97.61% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 96.95% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of these years. However, there was an emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2010, making up 2.03% of those with the Bernt surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.61% | 96.95% | -0.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.03% | 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% |