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

Bernth, 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 Bernth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bernth in America

Bernth is the 104156th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bernth surname appeared 172 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 Bernth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bernth 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 Bernth

The surname "BERNTH" is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas of Schleswig-Holstein and Lower Saxony, during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old German words "bern" or "bern" meaning "bear," and "th" being a common patronymic suffix, suggesting it was initially a descriptive name given to someone with bear-like characteristics or strength.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname appears in the 14th-century manuscript "Lüneburg Bürgerbuch," which documented the citizens of the town of Lüneburg. In this record, a certain "Heinrich Bernth" is mentioned as a resident of the town in the year 1379.

Another notable early bearer of this name was Hans Bernth, a skilled blacksmith who lived in the city of Hamburg during the late 15th century. His craftsmanship was highly regarded, and he was commissioned to create intricate metalwork for several churches and noble households in the region.

In the 16th century, a branch of the Bernth family settled in the town of Husum, located in the northern part of Schleswig-Holstein. Here, they became prominent merchants and landowners, and the name "Bernth" can be found in various local records and property deeds from that time.

One of the most distinguished individuals bearing this surname was Johann Friedrich Bernth, a renowned scholar and theologian who lived from 1667 to 1738. He served as a professor at the University of Kiel and authored several influential works on religious philosophy and ethics.

Another notable figure was Frederike Bernth, a celebrated opera singer from the late 18th century. Born in 1752 in the city of Lübeck, she performed in various European opera houses and was particularly renowned for her portrayals of leading roles in the works of Mozart and Gluck.

The surname "BERNTH" has also been associated with several place names in northern Germany, such as Bernthausen and Bernthof, which may have derived from the name itself or vice versa. These place names further reinforce the historical presence and significance of this surname in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bernth

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

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

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