Explore the Family Name Biediger
The meaning of Biediger
Probably an altered form or a variant of German Büdinger (see Budinger). It originates from France (Alsace and Lorraine), where it is very rare.
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How common is the last name Biediger in the United States?
The surname Biediger, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 70,679 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it dropped to 72,332. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of people bearing this name increased by 4.26%, from 258 in 2000 to 269 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 residents declined by 10% in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #72,332 | -2.34% |
| Count | 258 | 269 | 4.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Biediger
In terms of ethnic identity, individuals carrying the Biediger surname were overwhelmingly identified as White, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.51% of Biedigers were White, though this proportion decreased by 5.63% to 91.08% in 2010. The other significant ethnicity among those with the Biediger surname was Hispanic, which saw a substantial increase. In 2000, only 3.49% of Biedigers identified as Hispanic, but by 2010, that number had shot up to 8.92%, an increase of 155.59%. There were no reported cases of Biedigers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.51% | 91.08% | -5.63% |
| Hispanic | 3.49% | 8.92% | 155.59% |
| 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% |