Explore the Family Name Biers
The meaning of Biers
Scottish (Kirkcudbrightshire): variant of Byers.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Biers in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Biers has seen a slight fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 48,109th in popularity, but by 2010, it fell slightly to rank 49,636th, showing a negative change of 3.17%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Biers surname increased from 413 to 423 during the same time period, marking a growth of 2.42%. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decrease of 6.67%, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,109 | #49,636 | -3.17% |
| Count | 413 | 423 | 2.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Biers
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts within the Biers surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly, the bearers of the Biers name identified as White -- 95.40% in 2000, but this fraction reduced slightly to 93.85% by 2010, indicating a 1.62% dip. Meanwhile, Hispanic representation rose from 2.42% to 2.60% over the decade, a growth rate of 7.44%. Notably, there were zero Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native bearers of the Biers surname in both 2000 and 2010. However, the 2010 census recorded bearers identifying as Black (1.18%) and those claiming two or more races (1.42%) for the first time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 93.85% | -1.62% |
| Hispanic | 2.42% | 2.6% | 7.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |