Explore the Family Name Birchett
The meaning of Birchett
English (Kent): variant of Burchett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Birchett in the United States?
The surname Birchett has seen a slight decrease in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Birchett was ranked as the 45,149th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 51,723rd position, showing a downward shift of 14.56%. The total count of individuals with the Birchett surname also decreased from 447 in 2000 to 402 in 2010, representing a decline of 10.07%. The proportion of people named Birchett per 100,000 residents in the population dropped by 17.65% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,149 | #51,723 | -14.56% |
| Count | 447 | 402 | -10.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Birchett
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes within the Birchett surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as White decreased by 13.48% from 71.59% in 2000 to 61.94% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of individuals who identify as Black saw an increase of 35.09%, jumping from 23.94% in 2000 to 32.34% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races increased their representation by 20.52%, while the Hispanic group experienced modest growth at 11.19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.59% | 61.94% | -13.48% |
| Black | 23.94% | 32.34% | 35.09% |
| Two or More Races | 2.68% | 3.23% | 20.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.49% | 11.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |