Explore the Family Name Bieschke
The meaning of Bieschke
East German (of Slavic origin): probably from a Germanized form of a personal name or nickname derived from Old Slavic běžati ‘to run’. Some characteristic forenames: German Florian, Hertha, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Bieschke in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bieschke has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade, ranking 51,809th in 2000 and moving down to 53,204th in 2010, a change of -2.69%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 377 in 2000 to 389 in 2010, indicating a rise of 3.18%. The proportion of Bieschkes per 100k people slightly decreased by -7.14% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #53,204 | -2.69% |
| Count | 377 | 389 | 3.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bieschke
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bieschke saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (97.88%), with very few identifying as two or more races (1.59%). No Bieschkes identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, there was a slight decrease in the percentage identifying as White (93.83%) and an increase in those identifying as two or more races (2.83%). A new identity category emerged as well, with 2.31% identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.88% | 93.83% | -4.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 2.83% | 77.99% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |