Explore the Family Name Cherner
The meaning of Cherner
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname from a derivative of Slavic černy ‘black, dark’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meyer, Tsilya, Yakov. Russian Gennady, Iosif, Pinya, Yelena.
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How common is the last name Cherner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cherner has experienced a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 80,812th in 2000, it had slipped to 93,513th by 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 15.72 percent. Similarly, there's a decrease in the count, from 218 individuals with this surname in 2000 down to just 196 in 2010, representing a 10.09 percent drop. The proportion per 100k also fell from 0.08 to 0.07 during this period, showing a fall of 12.5 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,812 | #93,513 | -15.72% |
| Count | 218 | 196 | -10.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cherner
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cherner, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White. In 2000, about 95.87 percent of those with the Cherner surname identified as White, increasing slightly to 97.45 percent in 2010. There was a small percentage that identified as Hispanic in 2000, which stood at 2.75 percent but this figure diminished to zero in 2010. No individuals with the Cherner surname identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.87% | 97.45% | 1.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.75% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |