Explore the Family Name Bairstow
The meaning of Bairstow
English: habitational name from a lost place called Bairstow in Southowram (Yorkshire). The placename is most probably from Old English beger ‘berry’ + stōw ‘place’.
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How common is the last name Bairstow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bairstow has seen a slight rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010, moving up in rank from 118,954 to 116,829 - an increase of 1.79%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by 10.37%, from 135 to 149 people. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #118,954 | #116,829 | 1.79% |
| Count | 135 | 149 | 10.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bairstow
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Bairstow surname identify as White, a figure that remained relatively stable from 2000 to 2010 with only a minor decrease of 0.12%. During this time period, those identifying as Hispanic dropped by 9.19% while the proportions for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained static, with no individuals identifying with these categories in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.07% | 93.96% | -0.12% |
| Hispanic | 3.7% | 3.36% | -9.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |