Explore the Family Name Birkes
The meaning of Birkes
English: variant of Birks.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Birkes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Birkes saw a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname slipped from 51,458 in 2000 to 54,296 in 2010, marking a decrease of 5.52%. The count remained stable at 380 over the decade, hence the proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people also fell by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,458 | #54,296 | -5.52% |
| Count | 380 | 380 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Birkes
The ethnicity associated with the Birkes surname experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (88.68% in 2010), this percentage dropped slightly from 91.32% in 2000. The representation of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Black increased, although these groups still constituted a relatively small portion of the total in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw an increase of 73.01%, while those reporting two or more ethnic identities declined by 61.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.32% | 88.68% | -2.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.89% | 5% | 73.01% |
| Two or More Races | 4.74% | 1.84% | -61.18% |
| Black | 0% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |