Explore the Family Name Birchard
The meaning of Birchard
English (Surrey and Kent): variant of Burchett. This surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Birchard in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Birchard experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Birchard was ranked the 33,020th most popular surname, but by 2010, it fell to the 40,371st position—a drop of 22.26%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 654 in 2000 to 542 in 2010, marking a 17.13% decline. Consequently, the proportion of U.S residents with the surname Birchard per 100,000 people dropped by 25%, from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,020 | #40,371 | -22.26% |
| Count | 654 | 542 | -17.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.18 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Birchard
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data presents an interesting shift over the decade for those with the surname Birchard. The ethnicity largely identified as White dropped slightly from 97.25% in 2000 to 94.28% in 2010. During the same period, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 0.76% to 1.66%. Individuals who identify with two or more races also saw a considerable increase, from 1.38% in 2000 to 2.03% in 2010. However, no Birchards identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 94.28% | -3.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 2.03% | 47.1% |
| Hispanic | 0.76% | 1.66% | 118.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |