Explore the Family Name Birger
The meaning of Birger
1. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname or artificial name from Yiddish birger or German Bürger ‘citizen’. 2. Swedish: from a personal name, Birger ‘one who saves, protects, or helps’, from Old Norse bjarga ‘to save, to protect, to help’. This surname is rare in Sweden. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Ari, Irit, Leyb, Revekka, Yakov. Russian Leonid, Efim, Gennadiy, Igor, Sofya. Scandinavian Anders, Erik, Nils.
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How common is the last name Birger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Birger has experienced a slight decline in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Birger was ranked as the 70,052nd most common surname in the United States, and by 2010 it had fallen to 79,846th. This represents a decrease of almost 14%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname dropped from 261 to 238 between 2000 and 2010, a decline of just under 9%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, demonstrating a 20% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #79,846 | -13.98% |
| Count | 261 | 238 | -8.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Birger
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Birger, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it's predominantly linked with the White ethnicity. In 2000, about 96.93% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this percentage increased to 98.32% by 2010, showing an increase of 1.43%. There were no documented instances of this surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.93% | 98.32% | 1.43% |
| 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% |