Summary

The surname BERNARDO is of Italian origin and is derived from the given name Bernardo, meaning 'brave as a bear'. It is a patronymic surname, typically referring to a person's father or ancestor named Bernardo. This surname has a rich history and can be traced back to medieval times.
There are
7003
Bernardos in the USA
Bernardo is the
5017th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Bernardo

SaintBernard

A prominent French abbot and theologian, known for his role as a reformer and his writings on the contemplative life.

BernardoO'Higgins

A Chilean independence leader who played a key role in liberating Chile from Spanish rule and served as the first head of state of independent Chile.

BernardoBertolucci

An Italian film director and screenwriter, best known for his films 'The Last Emperor' and 'Last Tango in Paris' which received critical acclaim worldwide.

BernardoProvenzano

An Italian mobster and the head of the Sicilian Mafia, also known as Cosa Nostra, from 1993 until his arrest in 2006.

BernardoHoussay

An Argentine physiologist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1947 for his discoveries related to the role played by the pituitary gland in regulating glucose in the blood.

Bernardo Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Bernardo' has origins in Italy and Spain.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Bernardo' is commonly found in countries such as Italy, Spain, Portugal, and their former colonies.
VariationsCommon variations of the surname 'Bernardo' include 'Bernardi', 'Bernard', 'Bernardes', and 'Bernardino'.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of individuals with the surname 'Bernardo' have occurred throughout history, particularly during periods of colonization and trade between Europe and the Americas.