Explore the Family Name Bierwirth
The meaning of Bierwirth
German: occupational name for an innkeeper mainly serving beer, Middle High German birwirt. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Bierwirth in the United States?
Based on the data obtained from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bierwirth had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 46,678th in terms of frequency, but by 2010 it had slipped to 47,614th, marking a decrease of approximately 2.01%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname modestly grew from 429 to 445 during the same period, reflecting an increase of 3.73%. The proportion per 100,000 people also showed a decline by about 6.25%, dropping from 0.16 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,678 | #47,614 | -2.01% |
| Count | 429 | 445 | 3.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bierwirth
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bierwirth, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is predominantly linked to White ethnicity. In 2000, around 98.14% of those bearing the surname identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly to 97.08% by 2010. During these years, no significant representation of the Bierwirth surname was found within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. Notably, there was a small emergence of Bierwirths identifying with two or more races in 2010, accounting for about 1.12% of people with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.14% | 97.08% | -1.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |