Explore the Family Name Birchell
The meaning of Birchell
English (Lancashire): variant of Birchall.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Birchell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Birchell has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Birchell was ranked the 73,931st most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 244 people carrying the name. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 89,069 and the count had decreased to 208, marking a decrease of approximately 20.48% in rank and 14.75% in count. Consequently, the proportion of people per 100k with the Birchell surname also declined by 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #89,069 | -20.48% |
| Count | 244 | 208 | -14.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Birchell
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Birchell surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 95.9% of Birchells were White, but this figure dropped slightly to 93.75% by 2010. There was no recorded percentage for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black during these census years. Notably, in 2000, 2.05% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, but this figure was not present in the 2010 census. A new category emerged in 2010, with 3.37% of Birchells identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 93.75% | -2.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.05% | 0% | 0% |