Explore the Family Name Bierl
The meaning of Bierl
South German: from a pet form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with ber(o) ‘bear’ (the animal) as the first element (see Bernard). Some characteristic forenames: German Otmar.
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How common is the last name Bierl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bierl saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 68,172nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 72,332nd spot, representing a drop of 6.1 percent. The total count of people with this surname also slightly decreased from 270 in 2000 to 269 in 2010, which represents a marginal decline of about 0.37 percent. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the Bierl surname per 100,000 individuals dipped by 10 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #72,332 | -6.1% |
| Count | 270 | 269 | -0.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bierl
When it comes to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of people with the Bierl surname identify as White. In 2000, 97.41 percent of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this percentage dropped slightly to 95.91 percent by 2010. A small percentage (1.85) identified as having two or more ethnic identities in 2000, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. There were no records of Bierl individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 95.91% | -1.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |