Explore the Family Name Bierly
The meaning of Bierly
1. English: habitational name from a place in Yorkshire named Bierley, from Old English burh ‘fortified place’ (genitive byrh) + lēah ‘woodland clearing’. 2. Americanized form of German Beierle or Bierle, or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. Compare Bierley, Birely, and Byerly.
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How common is the last name Bierly in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bierly has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bierly was ranked 22,670th most popular, but by 2010 it had dropped to 26,212th, a change of -15.62%. The count of individuals with the surname also decreased from 1,058 in 2000 to 933 in 2010, a decrease of -11.81%. The proportion of U.S. citizens with this surname per 100,000 people also declined from 0.39 to 0.32 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,670 | #26,212 | -15.62% |
| Count | 1,058 | 933 | -11.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.32 | -17.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bierly
The ethnic identity breakdown of individuals with the surname Bierly, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, shows a few changes between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly White in both years (96.98% in 2000 and 95.61% in 2010), there was a small decrease of -1.41%. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a substantial decrease from 1.23% to 0.75%, while those indicating two or more races increased significantly from 0.47% to 1.82%. The proportion of Hispanic individuals also grew, rising from 1.13% to 1.50%. Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups registered no change over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 95.61% | -1.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0.47% | 1.82% | 287.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 1.5% | 32.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.23% | 0.75% | -39.02% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |