About Bernhard
The surname Bernhard is of German origin and is derived from the given name "Bernhard," which itself is composed of the elements "bern," meaning "bear," and "hard," meaning "brave" or "strong." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Bernhard can be interpreted as "brave as a bear" or "strong as a bear." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Bernhard.
The surname Bernhard is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bernhard based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Bernhard is not currently available.
Here's how to represent the name "Bernhard" using braille for the visually impaired.
Using the sign language hand symbols below, you can sign the name "Bernhard."