Explore the Family Name Bierbower
The meaning of Bierbower
Americanized form of German Bierbrauer and Bierbauer (see Beerbower).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bierbower in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bierbower saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 72,717th in popularity with a count of 249 individuals, translating to a proportion of 0.09 per 100,000 people bearing this name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 83,226th, with a lower count of 226 individuals or a proportion of 0.08 per 100,000 people. This represents a change of -14.45 in ranking and a -9.24 drop in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,717 | #83,226 | -14.45% |
| Count | 249 | 226 | -9.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bierbower
In terms of ethnic identity, the Bierbower surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, as evidenced by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.8% of those with the Bierbower surname identified as White, although this figure decreased slightly to 95.58% in 2010. Interestingly, the 2010 census indicates that 3.1% of individuals with the Bierbower surname identified with two or more races, a category not represented in the 2000 data. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no representation among individuals with the Bierbower surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.8% | 95.58% | -3.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |