Explore the Family Name Bierer
The meaning of Bierer
South German: occupational name for a fruit dealer or grower, Middle High German birer, a derivative of bir(e) ‘pear’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bierer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bierer saw a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 35,994 to 37,029 which represents a change of -2.88%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 2.38%, from 589 to 603 people during the same period. The proportion of people named Bierer per 100,000 population decreased by -9.09%, indicating a smaller overall share despite the increase in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,994 | #37,029 | -2.88% |
| Count | 589 | 603 | 2.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bierer
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Bierer surname identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 97.79% in 2000 to 96.52% in 2010. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 39.5%, going from 1.19% in 2000 to 1.66% in 2010. Additionally, there was a new emergence of individuals who identify with two or more races, which was not recorded in 2000 but appeared as 1.16% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.79% | 96.52% | -1.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 1.66% | 39.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |