Explore the Family Name Biren
The meaning of Biren
Luxembourgish and French (mainly Ardennes): unexplained. This surname is also found in the Luxembourgish-speaking part of Wallonia (Belgium).
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How common is the last name Biren in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Biren experienced a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Biren held rank 86,341 but dropped to 95,955 in 2010, marking a decline of 11.13%. The census count also revealed that there were 201 individuals with the Biren surname in 2000, compared to 190 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 5.47%. Similarly, the proportion of the surname Biren per 100,000 people was observed to reduce by 14.29%, going from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,341 | #95,955 | -11.13% |
| Count | 201 | 190 | -5.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Biren
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Biren. There were no changes in the population of Birens who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian, Alaskan Native or those who belong to two or more races between 2000 and 2010. However, there was a notable increase in Birens identifying as White, rising from 93.53% in 2000 to 96.32% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of Birens identifying as either Hispanic or Black was seen to decrease to zero in 2010 from being 2.49% each in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.53% | 96.32% | 2.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.49% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |