Explore the Family Name Bieber
The meaning of Bieber
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from Middle High German biber, German Biber, or Yiddish biber ‘beaver’, hence a nickname for someone thought to resemble the animal in some way, or a topographic name for someone who lived in a place frequented by beavers or by a field named with this word, or a habitational name from any of various placenames in Hesse containing this element. As a Jewish name it is largely artificial. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). Compare Beaber, Beaver, and Beeber. History: George Bieber alias Beaver from Alsace, came to Philadelphia, PA, in 1744. — The surname Bieber of French (ultimately German) origin is listed along with its altered form Beaver in the register of Huguenot ancestors recognized by the Huguenot Society of America. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Klaus, Gerhard, Kurt, Alois, Erwin, Florian, Frieda, Hans, Helmut, Horst, Mathias.
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How common is the last name Bieber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Bieber" fell slightly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bieber ranked 7,167th among all surnames but slipped to 7,717th in 2010, representing a decrease of 7.67%. However, the actual number of people with this surname remained fairly constant during this decade, increasing by a marginal 0.16% from 4,294 to 4,301. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people in the United States, there were 1.59 Biebers in 2000, declining to 1.46 Biebers in 2010, marking an 8.18% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,167 | #7,717 | -7.67% |
| Count | 4,294 | 4,301 | 0.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.59 | 1.46 | -8.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bieber
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bieber. In 2000, the vast majority (97.21%) were White, dropping slightly to 96.63% by 2010. The next largest ethnicity was Hispanic, which saw significant growth over the decade from 1.05% to 1.56%, a change of 48.57%. People of Asian/Pacific Islander descent increased their representation from 0.28% to 0.33%, and those identifying as two or more races grew from 0.79% to 0.84%. There was no change in the percentage of Black individuals using the Bieber surname, remaining at 0.21%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native percentage slightly decreased from 0.47% to 0.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 96.63% | -0.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 1.56% | 48.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 0.84% | 6.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.47% | 0.44% | -6.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.28% | 0.33% | 17.86% |
| Black | 0.21% | 0.21% | 0% |
Bieber ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Bieber is French & German, which comprises 41.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (27.3%) and Ashkenazi Jewish (11.5%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Scandinavian, Italian, Chinese, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 41.1% |
| British & Irish | 27.3% |
| Ashkenazi Jewish | 11.5% |
| Other | 20.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Bieber
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Bieber have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 70.60% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 70.60% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 70.60% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 70.60% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 69.70% |
What Bieber haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Bieber is J-L283, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup J-L283 is descended from haplogroup J-M304. Other common haplogroups include J-M241 and R-P312, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Braithwaite, Wimmer, Herold, Sala, Hein, Hoppe, Lamar, Esteves, Bowles, Bremer.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Bieber surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins J-M304Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Bieber have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Bieber" Surname 25.6%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Bieber" Surname 26.3%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Bieber" Surname 20.8%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Bieber" Surname 17.9%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Bieber?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Bieber are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition