Explore the Family Name Bires
The meaning of Bires
1. Slovak (Bíreš): occupational name for a servant working in kind for a rich farmer, from bíreš, a word of Hungarian origin (see Beres). 2. Altered form of English and Scottish Byers. 3. In some cases possibly also a variant of Bayers, a surname of German origin.
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How common is the last name Bires in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Bires' has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 33,830 in popularity and had 635 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, both its rank and count had decreased, moving to a ranking of 39,555 with 556 individuals carrying the surname. This indicates a change by -16.92% in rank and -12.44% in total count. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by -20.83%, indicating a decrease in use of the surname 'Bires'.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,830 | #39,555 | -16.92% |
| Count | 635 | 556 | -12.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.19 | -20.83% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bires
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Bires' has also shifted slightly over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (93.54%), followed by a small percentage identifying as Hispanic (5.04%). No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, in 2010 there were slight changes. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased to 91.01%, and those identifying as Hispanic also saw a decrease to 4.50%. There were new entries for Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races, at 1.44% and 2.16% respectively, while the categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.54% | 91.01% | -2.7% |
| Hispanic | 5.04% | 4.5% | -10.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |