Explore the Family Name Bierlein
The meaning of Bierlein
German: variant of Bührlein (compare Buehrle) and Bürlein, which are rare variants of Bäuerlein (see Bauerlein). Compare also Bierle. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Ewald, Lorenz, Otto.
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How common is the last name Bierlein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bierlein increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 33,333rd and by 2010 it had moved up to 32,994th, marking a 1.02% increase in rank. The count of people with the Bierlein surname also grew during this period, going from 646 to 694, an increase of 7.43%. However, its proportion per 100k people remained stagnant at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,333 | #32,994 | 1.02% |
| Count | 646 | 694 | 7.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bierlein
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Bierlein identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a small decrease of 1.99% over the decade. Asian/Pacific Islander representation increased slightly from 0.77 to 0.86, marking an 11.69% change. The most significant increase was seen in those identifying as Hispanic, which went from 0.77 to 2.16, a hefty 180.52% rise. Meanwhile, those reporting two or more races also saw a rise, from 1.55 to 1.87, a 20.65% change. No Bierleins identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 94.67% | -1.99% |
| Hispanic | 0.77% | 2.16% | 180.52% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 1.87% | 20.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.77% | 0.86% | 11.69% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |