Explore the Family Name Biesinger
The meaning of Biesinger
German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Biesingen, Bisingen, or Bissingen, all in southern Germany.
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How common is the last name Biesinger in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Biesinger has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,732nd in popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to 49,824th, marking a 10.6% increase in rank. The count of people with this surname also grew by 22.38%, from 344 in 2000 to 421 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people of this surname slightly rose by 7.69%, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #49,824 | 10.6% |
| Count | 344 | 421 | 22.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Biesinger
Turning our attention to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Biesinger, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals identifying with this surname are White. This percentage slightly increased by 0.31%, from 97.09% in 2000 to 97.39% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanic individuals with this surname decreased by 17.82%, from 1.74% in 2000 to 1.43% in 2010. While there were no reported instances of the Biesinger surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.09% | 97.39% | 0.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 1.43% | -17.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |