Explore the Family Name Birely
The meaning of Birely
Variant of Bierly, a surname of German origin.
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How common is the last name Birely in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Birely saw an increase in its popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname improved from 79,958 in 2000 to 74,608 in 2010, indicating a growth of 6.69 percent. In terms of count, there was also an increase in the number of people with this surname, going from 221 in 2000 to 259 in 2010, marking a progression of 17.19 percent. The proportion of individuals named Birely per 100,000 residents in the U.S. rose by 12.5 percent over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,958 | #74,608 | 6.69% |
| Count | 221 | 259 | 17.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Birely
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Birely, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 98.19 percent of Birelys identified as White, though this figure decreased slightly to 92.28 percent by 2010. In 2000, no Birelys identified as Hispanic, but by 2010, 5.79 percent did. Similarly, while no individuals with this surname identified as being of two or more races in 2000, by 2010, 1.93 percent did. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.19% | 92.28% | -6.02% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.79% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |