Explore the Family Name Birkhimer
The meaning of Birkhimer
Americanized form of German Birkheimer: habitational name for someone from Birkheim in Rhineland-Palatinate. The surname Birkheimer is very rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Birkhimer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Birkhimer has shown a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 50,903 in popularity with 385 individuals carrying this name, equivalent to 0.14 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank improved to 49,999, with 419 people bearing the surname, maintaining a proportion of 0.14 per 100,000 people. This represents an upward shift in rank by 1.78% and an increase in count by 8.83%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #49,999 | 1.78% |
| Count | 385 | 419 | 8.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Birkhimer
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Birkhimer, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, it was predominantly identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, accounting for 98.44% and 98.09% respectively. There was a marginal decrease of 0.36% over the decade. Notably, there was no recorded association with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either census year. The 2010 census data, however, showed a new link with the Hispanic ethnicity, accounting for 1.43% of those with the Birkhimer surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.44% | 98.09% | -0.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |