Explore the Family Name Cernich
The meaning of Cernich
1. Americanized form of Croatian and Serbian Crnić: nickname for someone with black hair or a dark complexion, derived from crn ‘black, dark’; or a patronymic from the nickname Crni, with the same meaning. 2. Americanized or Italianized form of Slovenian Černič or Črnič (see Chernich).
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How common is the last name Cernich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cernich has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 81,100 and by 2010, it had dropped to 89,753 - a decrease of approximately 10.67%. The number of people with this last name also fell from 217 in 2000 to 206 in 2010, marking a decline of about 5.07%. The proportion of people named Cernich per 100,000 population decreased by 12.5% from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,100 | #89,753 | -10.67% |
| Count | 217 | 206 | -5.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cernich
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Cernich identify as White. This group increased from 98.16% in 2000 to 99.03% in 2010, an increase of 0.89%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during both these years. Additionally, there were also no reported cases of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races within this same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.16% | 99.03% | 0.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |