Explore the Family Name Biesecker
The meaning of Biesecker
German: derivative of Biesecke, probably a variant of Besecke (see Besecker) or Beseke.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Biesecker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Biesecker has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 33,142nd and rose to 32,169th by 2010, indicating an approximately 2.94% change in rank. The number of individuals bearing the name also increased from 651 to 717, a growth of around 10.14%. However, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,142 | #32,169 | 2.94% |
| Count | 651 | 717 | 10.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Biesecker
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the Biesecker surname, again based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there was minimal fluctuation from 2000 to 2010. Individuals identifying as White held a dominant percentage, increasing slightly from 96.16% to 96.79%. A modest growth was noted in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 1.38% to 2.09%, a change of 51.45%. There were no reported instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The category of Two or more races decreased from 1.54% to zero over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.16% | 96.79% | 0.66% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 2.09% | 51.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |