Explore the Family Name Bierstedt
The meaning of Bierstedt
North German: habitational name from any of several places so named, near Salzwedel, for instance. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bierstedt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bierstedt has seen a slight increase in the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked at 81,100 but climbed to 77,522 by 2010, reflecting a growth rate of around 4.41%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also grew from 217 to 247 during the same period, marking an increase of 13.82%. Despite this growth, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,100 | #77,522 | 4.41% |
| Count | 217 | 247 | 13.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bierstedt
The ethnic identity distribution for Bierstedt, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly white. In 2000, 97.70% of the people with this surname identified as white. This figure dropped slightly to 95.14% by 2010, indicating a decrease of 2.62%. There were no recorded occurrences of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native communities in either 2000 or 2010. Similarly, there were no instances of individuals identifying with two or more races bearing the surname Bierstedt during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 95.14% | -2.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |