Explore the Family Name Birdsell
The meaning of Birdsell
English (Yorkshire): variant of Birdsall or Beardsall. The latter is derived from Buersill (in Rochdale, Lancashire), recorded as Berdeshull (1292), Burddsell (1543).
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How common is the last name Birdsell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Birdsell has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Birdsell was ranked as the 19,672nd most popular name, but ten years later it fell slightly to the 20,192nd position, a decrease of approximately 2.64%. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 1,268 in 2000 to 1,320 in 2010, showing a growth rate of about 4.1%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased marginally by 4.26%, from 0.47 to 0.45.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,672 | #20,192 | -2.64% |
| Count | 1,268 | 1,320 | 4.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.45 | -4.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Birdsell
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Birdsell surname is predominantly associated with White individuals, who made up 93.45% of Birdsell's in 2000 and increased slightly to 94.55% in 2010. However, there were also noticeable changes among other ethnicities during this ten-year period. For instance, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose by 44.44%, from 1.26% to 1.82%. There was also a small increase in the count of those reporting two or more races, with an 8.84% change from 1.81% to 1.97%. Conversely, the percentage of Black individuals with the Birdsell surname fell drastically by 69.54%, from 1.74% to 0.53%. Similarly, there was a notable decrease amongst the American Indian and Alaskan Native population, dropping by 51.82% from 1.10% to 0.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.45% | 94.55% | 1.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 1.97% | 8.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 1.82% | 44.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 0.61% | -3.17% |
| Black | 1.74% | 0.53% | -69.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.1% | 0.53% | -51.82% |