Explore the Family Name Bierschenk
The meaning of Bierschenk
German: nickname for a tavern owner, literally meaning ‘beer pourer’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bierschenk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bierschenk saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 74,398th most popular and dropped to 82,044th in 2010, representing a decline of 10.28%. The number of individuals with this surname also experienced a slight decrease, going from 242 in 2000 to 230 in 2010, a reduction of 4.96%. The proportion of people named Bierschenk per 100,000 also decreased by 11.11% over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #82,044 | -10.28% |
| Count | 242 | 230 | -4.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bierschenk
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Bierschenk, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there has been no presence of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities recorded in both 2000 and 2010. However, there has been a slight increase in the White identity, going from 93.80% in 2000 to 94.35% in 2010, an increase of 0.59%. There has also been a 5.33% increase in the Hispanic identity, rising from 4.13% in 2000 to 4.35% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.8% | 94.35% | 0.59% |
| Hispanic | 4.13% | 4.35% | 5.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |