Explore the Family Name Biever
The meaning of Biever
1. English: variant of Beaver. 2. Americanized form of German Biewer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Biever in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Biever ranked 34,342nd in popularity in 2000 and 34,495th in 2010, showing a slight decline of 0.45%. The count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 624 in 2000 to 656 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 5.13%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 4.35%, from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,342 | #34,495 | -0.45% |
| Count | 624 | 656 | 5.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Biever
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Biever. In 2000, it was predominantly identified as White, at 98.40%, which slightly declined to 96.80% in 2010. The data showed a notable increase in association with Hispanic ethnicity, rising from 1.28% in 2000 to 2.13% in 2010, a significant increase of 66.41%. There were no recorded associations with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 96.8% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 2.13% | 66.41% |
| 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% |