Explore the Family Name Birkel
The meaning of Birkel
South German: 1. from the personal name Bürkle, a pet form of Burkhard (see Burkhart). 2. probably also a variant of Berkel.
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How common is the last name Birkel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Birkel has seen a slight rise in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 41,130 and increased to 40,672 in 2010, marking a change rate of 1.11%. The count for this surname also rose from 500 in 2000 to 537 in 2010, demonstrating a growth rate of 7.4%. However, the proportion per 100k individuals showed a decrease of -5.26% during this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,130 | #40,672 | 1.11% |
| Count | 500 | 537 | 7.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Birkel
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Birkel, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.00% in 2000 to 95.53% in 2010. There was no record of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities associated with this surname in either census year. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 40.00%, climbing from 1.20% in 2000 to 1.68% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.20% to 2.05%, showing a substantial growth of 70.83%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 95.53% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 2.05% | 70.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.68% | 40% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |