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

Bernasconi, 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 Bernasconi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bernasconi in America

Bernasconi is the 43285th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bernasconi surname appeared 499 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 Bernasconi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bernasconi to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bernasconi

The surname Bernasconi originated in Italy, specifically in the northern region of Lombardy, where it has been present since the Middle Ages. The name is believed to have derived from the Italian word "bernesco," meaning someone from the city of Berna (Bern) in Switzerland.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Bernasconi name can be found in a document from the 14th century, which refers to a family living in the town of Argegno, near Lake Como. This document suggests that the Bernasconi family may have originally come from the Bern region of Switzerland before settling in northern Italy.

In the 16th century, a Bernasconi family was documented as living in the village of Castiglione d'Intelvi, also near Lake Como. This branch of the family produced several notable individuals, including Giovanni Battista Bernasconi (1550-1632), a renowned architect who designed several churches and buildings in the region.

Another notable figure was Francesco Bernasconi (1675-1743), a Baroque painter and fresco artist who worked in various churches and palaces throughout northern Italy. His works can be found in cities like Milan, Bergamo, and Brescia.

In the 18th century, the Bernasconi name gained prominence in the field of music. Antonio Bernasconi (1720-1784) was a respected violinist and composer who served as the director of the Accademia Filarmonica di Bologna, one of the oldest music academies in Europe.

Moving into the 19th century, the Bernasconi family continued to make contributions in various fields. Alessandro Bernasconi (1810-1892) was a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian parliament and worked to promote the unification of Italy.

Throughout history, the Bernasconi name has been associated with several regions in northern Italy, particularly around Lake Como and the surrounding areas. While the name may have originated from the city of Bern in Switzerland, it has become firmly rooted in Italian culture and tradition over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bernasconi

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

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 Bernasconi 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bernasconi has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Bernasconi was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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