Explore the Family Name Biesterfeld
The meaning of Biesterfeld
German: habitational name from either of two places called Biesterfeld, in the Lippe area and Oldenburg. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Hans.
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How common is the last name Biesterfeld in the United States?
The Biesterfeld surname's popularity has increased from 2000 to 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, this surname ranked 73,154, but it improved its standing by 6.57% to rank 68,345 in 2010. The total count of those with the Biesterfeld surname also rose during this time period, from 247 in 2000 to 288 in 2010. This represents a significant increase of 16.6%. The proportion of individuals bearing this surname per 100,000 people also increased from 0.09 to 0.1 between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #68,345 | 6.57% |
| Count | 247 | 288 | 16.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Biesterfeld
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Biesterfeld surname is overwhelmingly associated with individuals of White ethnicity. In 2000, 99% of those with this surname identified as White, although this percentage marginally decreased to 98.26% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Additionally, there were no recorded occurrences of individuals with this surname who identify as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 98.26% | -0.75% |
| 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% |