Explore the Family Name Birkhofer
The meaning of Birkhofer
German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Birkhof, for instance in Bavaria. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Birkhofer in the United States?
The surname Birkhofer, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has witnessed a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 82,019 and by 2010 it had dropped to 88,685, a decline of 8.13%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 214 in 2000 to 209 in 2010, marking a 2.34% decrease. As for the proportion per 100,000 individuals, it went down by 12.5% from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,019 | #88,685 | -8.13% |
| Count | 214 | 209 | -2.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Birkhofer
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Birkhofer surname identified as White, based on data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, this group constituted 96.73%, although that figure decreased slightly to 95.22% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase, rising from 2.34% in 2000 to 3.35% in 2010, a significant growth of 43.16%. There were no recorded changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 95.22% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 2.34% | 3.35% | 43.16% |
| 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% |