Explore the Family Name Birkey
The meaning of Birkey
Americanized form Swiss German Bürki (see Burki) and of German Birke. Compare Pirkey.
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How common is the last name Birkey in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Birkey has shown a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Birkey was ranked as the 42,363rd most popular surname, and by 2010, it had fallen to the 45,653rd place, marking a change of -7.77%. The number of people carrying the Birkey surname also decreased by about 2.9%, going from 482 in 2000 to 468 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people with this surname also fell from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, a drop of 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,363 | #45,653 | -7.77% |
| Count | 482 | 468 | -2.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Birkey
Looking at the ethnicity of those with the Birkey surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority identify as White. In 2000, 98.13% claimed this ethnic identity and this figure rose slightly to 98.93% in 2010. There were no recorded changes among those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Additionally, there were no individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races in either year. It's important to note that some data may have been suppressed to ensure privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.13% | 98.93% | 0.82% |
| 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% |