Explore the Family Name Birckhead
The meaning of Birckhead
1. English: variant of Birkett. Compare Birkhead, Burkhead. 2. Possibly an altered form of German Birkert, a variant of Birkner.
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How common is the last name Birckhead in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Birckhead saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname moved up from 50,178 to 49,087, marking a change of 2.17%. During this same time period, the count of people with the Birckhead surname rose from 392 to 429, a positive change of 9.44%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,178 | #49,087 | 2.17% |
| Count | 392 | 429 | 9.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Birckhead
Regarding ethnic identity, data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Birckhead surname identified as White, although there was a minor decrease from 80.61% in 2000 to 78.32% in 2010. Those identifying as Black increased from 16.58% to 18.18%, marking a change of 9.65%. The percentage of Birckheads identifying as two or more races dipped slightly from 2.04% to 1.86%. No Birckheads identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.61% | 78.32% | -2.84% |
| Black | 16.58% | 18.18% | 9.65% |
| Two or More Races | 2.04% | 1.86% | -8.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |