Explore the Family Name Biermann
The meaning of Biermann
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a brewer or tavern owner or a nickname for a drinker; a variant of Bier. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Achim, Franz, Hans, Manfred, Otto.
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How common is the last name Biermann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Biermann has seen a slight decrease in ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from 15,016 to 15,117, marking a dip of just -0.67%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 8.08% over the same period, from 1,806 to 1,952 individuals. The proportion per 100k also saw a minimal decrease of -1.49%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,016 | #15,117 | -0.67% |
| Count | 1,806 | 1,952 | 8.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.66 | -1.49% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Biermann
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Biermann surname identified as White, at 97.07% in 2000, slightly dipping to 96.21% by 2010. There was an increase among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, rising by 54.00% and 28.00% respectively. The proportion of those identifying as part of two or more races also saw a marginal increase of 18.00%. Meanwhile, the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.07% | 96.21% | -0.89% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.28% | 28% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.18% | 18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.77% | 54% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |