Explore the Family Name Bierwagen
The meaning of Bierwagen
German: nickname for a drayman (a man who delivered beer to taverns and inns), literally meaning ‘beer wagon’. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Bernhard, Hans.
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How common is the last name Bierwagen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bierwagen has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 85,643 in 2000, it fell to 90,113 by 2010, marking a decline of about 5.22 percent. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Bierwagen surname increased from 203 to 205 during this period, showing a marginal growth of approximately 0.99 percent. However, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,643 | #90,113 | -5.22% |
| Count | 203 | 205 | 0.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bierwagen
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a minor change for those bearing the Bierwagen surname. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, individuals of two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with a percentage of 97.54 in 2000 that slightly decreased to 95.12 by 2010, resulting in a subtle shift of -2.48 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.54% | 95.12% | -2.48% |
| 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% |