Explore the Family Name Biere
The meaning of Biere
German: variant of Bier.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Biere in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Biere experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 79,958 in popularity and had a count of 221 occurrences. However, by 2010, the rank had decreased to 93,513 with a count of 196 occurrences. This represents an overall drop in popularity of approximately 16.95% and a decrease in the number of individuals with the Biere surname by 11.31%. The proportion per 100k also dropped over this decade by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,958 | #93,513 | -16.95% |
| Count | 221 | 196 | -11.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Biere
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Biere surname as well. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. The records show a significant majority of individuals with the Biere surname identifying as White, with this demographic increasing from 95.93% in 2000 to 99.49% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a presence of Hispanic ethnicity in 2000 at 3.17%, but this figure was absent in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.93% | 99.49% | 3.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.17% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |