BERNI

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Berni

The surname Berni is of Italian origin. It is a variant of the surname Berna, which is a habitational name for someone from Bern, Switzerland, or from a place called Berni. The name may also have Germanic origins, derived from the Old German name "Bernhard," meaning "brave as a bear."

The Berni surname is not widely found in Britain, as it is more commonly associated with Italian and Swiss heritage. However, individuals bearing the surname Berni may have British roots through migration or historical connections.

Notable individuals with the surname Berni include Italian painter Giovanni Berni and Swiss footballer Marco Berni. The surname has evolved over time and may exist in various spellings, including Berney, Bernier, and Berno.

Overall, the surname Berni carries a rich history with ties to Italy, Switzerland, and, to a lesser extent, Britain.

There are approximately 189 people named Berni in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Berni.

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Italy

Language of origin: Italian

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Adrian
Alessandro
Anthony
David
Domenico
Gavin
John
Marco
Mario
Michael
Peter
Robert
Steven
Timothy

Female

Andrea
Angela
Anne
Anne-marie
Cathryn
Christine
Ellen
Jane
Joanne
Livia
Natalie
Paula
Sarah

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.