Explore the Family Name Birdow
The meaning of Birdow
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Birdow in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Birdow fluctuated between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 53,047th most popular surname, but by 2010, its rank had dropped slightly to 56,588. This represents a decrease in popularity of approximately 6.68%. Similarly, the number of individuals carrying the Birdow surname decreased from 366 to 361 during this period, a slight reduction of about 1.37%. The proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people also decreased by around 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,047 | #56,588 | -6.68% |
| Count | 366 | 361 | -1.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Birdow
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Birdow surname identify as Black, with 93.17% in 2000 and 92.80% in 2010, showing a small decrease of 0.40%. Those identifying as White increased from 2.19% to 2.77% during this period, a rise of 26.48%. People identifying as two or more races also saw an increase from 2.73% to 3.05%, marking a growth of 11.72%. However, those identifying as Hispanic dropped to 0% in 2010 from 1.64% in 2000. There were no individuals with the Birdow surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 93.17% | 92.8% | -0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 2.73% | 3.05% | 11.72% |
| White | 2.19% | 2.77% | 26.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |