Explore the Family Name Bireley
The meaning of Bireley
1. Variant of Bierley, a surname of German origin. 2. English: variant of Byerly.
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How common is the last name Bireley in the United States?
The surname Bireley, according to data collected from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 57,090th in terms of frequency, while by 2010, it had slipped to 61,899th, showing an 8.42% decrease in rank. The actual count of individuals bearing the Bireley surname also showed a minor dip from 334 in 2000 to 324 in 2010, marking a 2.99% reduction. This trend was reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which went down by 8.33%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #61,899 | -8.42% |
| Count | 334 | 324 | -2.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bireley
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Bireley surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 97% of those with this surname identified as White, with a negligible 0.07% decrease over the decade. There were no recorded instances of the Bireley family name being linked to other ethnicities, such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 97.53% | -0.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |