Find out how popular the last name Bernacet is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bernacet.

Bernacet, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bernacet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bernacet in America

Bernacet is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bernacet surname appeared 103 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bernacet.

The history of the last name Bernacet

The surname Bernacet has its origins in France, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the French word "bernac," which referred to a hunting horn or bugle. The name suggests an ancestral connection to someone who played or crafted these instruments.

The Bernacet family was likely concentrated in the southern regions of France, particularly Languedoc and Provence, where the name appears in historical records dating back to the 13th century. Variations of the spelling, such as Bernaquet and Bernacquet, were also found in these areas.

One of the earliest known references to the name Bernacet can be found in a 1287 tax record from the town of Nîmes, which mentions a "Pierre Bernacet" among the townspeople. Additionally, a 1342 census in Marseille lists a "Guillaume Bernacet" as a resident.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the Bernacet name was Jacques Bernacet, a skilled metalsmith and horn maker who lived in Montpellier from 1428 to 1492. His legacy as a renowned craftsman likely contributed to the perpetuation of the surname in the region.

Another prominent individual was Étienne Bernacet (1592-1652), a philosopher and theologian from Avignon, who authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy during the Renaissance period.

As the Bernacet family expanded and migrated, the name appeared in various regions of France, including Brittany, where a branch of the family settled in the 17th century. One noteworthy figure from this lineage was François Bernacet (1631-1701), a merchant and entrepreneur who established a successful trading company in Rennes.

In the late 18th century, during the French Revolution, a prominent military leader named Pierre-Louis Bernacet (1756-1821) gained recognition for his bravery and strategic prowess in the revolutionary wars against the European monarchies.

Over the centuries, the Bernacet surname has maintained a strong presence in France, particularly in the southern regions, where it originated. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation, its roots remain deeply embedded in the rich cultural heritage of the French countryside and its historical associations with the crafting of hunting horns and bugles.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bernacet

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bernacet.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bernacet was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bernacet was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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