Explore the Family Name Birge
The meaning of Birge
Altered form of English and possibly, in some cases, also of German or Scandinavian Berge.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Birge in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Birge" saw a slight fall in its rank from 12334 in 2000 to 12339 in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by 0.04%. However, the count of individuals with the surname increased by 9.04% from 2311 to 2520 during the same period. The proportion per 100k people with the Birge name remained relatively stable, with a minor decline of 1.16%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,334 | #12,339 | -0.04% |
| Count | 2,311 | 2,520 | 9.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.86 | 0.85 | -1.16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Birge
The ethnic identity linked with the Birge surname also witnessed some notable changes over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of Birges identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant increase of 320.00%, albeit starting from a low base of 0.35% in 2000. There was a modest growth of 14.40% for those identifying with two or more races. Meanwhile, those identifying as White saw a marginal decline of 1.98%. Hispanic representation in the Birge surname saw an uptick of 65.32%. The proportion of Black Birges slightly decreased by 2.42%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native segment saw a considerable drop of 46.15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.36% | 85.63% | -1.98% |
| Black | 8.26% | 8.06% | -2.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 2.86% | 65.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 1.47% | 320% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.43% | 14.4% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.04% | 0.56% | -46.15% |