Explore the Family Name Birkby
The meaning of Birkby
English: habitational name from Birkby Hill in Thorner (Yorkshire). The placename is recorded as Bretebi in 1086 and is a compound of Old Norse Bretar + bȳ ‘farmstead of the Britons’. Compare Burpee.
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How common is the last name Birkby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Birkby saw a slight decrease and shift in ranking between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Birkby was ranked 105,905, but by 2010, it had dropped to 111,988, marking a decline of 5.74% over the decade. This drop in rank corresponds with a minor increase in the number of people bearing the Birkby surname, from 156 in 2000 to 157 in 2010, indicating an overall growth rate of 0.64%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by approximately 17%, falling from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #105,905 | #111,988 | -5.74% |
| Count | 156 | 157 | 0.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Birkby
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Birkby surname is predominantly associated with the White demographic. In 2000, about 96.79% of those with the Birkby surname identified as White. By 2010, this figure had slightly declined to 95.54%, showing a marginal change of -1.29%. There were no records of individuals with the Birkby surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.79% | 95.54% | -1.29% |
| 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% |