Explore the Family Name Bernthal
The meaning of Bernthal
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from the Yiddish personal name Ber (‘bear’) + German Thal (now spelled Tal) ‘valley’. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Frieda.
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How common is the last name Bernthal in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Bernthal" has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 69,201, but by 2010, it had dropped in rank to 70,208, a decrease of about 1.46%. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 265 in 2000 to 279 in 2010, representing a 5.28% increase. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decrease during this period, going from 0.1 to 0.09, a reduction of 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #70,208 | -1.46% |
| Count | 265 | 279 | 5.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bernthal
The ethnic identity associated with the Bernthal surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 94% of those with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 96.23% to 94.98% over that decade. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, going from 2.26% in 2000 to 2.51% in 2010, a growth of 11.06%. However, there were no individuals with the Bernthal surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.23% | 94.98% | -1.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.26% | 2.51% | 11.06% |
| 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% |