Explore the Family Name Birkle
The meaning of Birkle
German (Württemberg): from the personal name Bürkle, a pet form of Burkhard (see Burkhart). In North America, this surname may also be an altered form of the variant Bürkle (see Burkle). Compare Pirkle. Some characteristic forenames: German Frieda, Fritz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Birkle in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Birkle has seen an increase in the U.S. over the decade. In 2000, it ranked 56,526 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 53,913, marking an increase of approximately 4.62%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 338 in 2000 to 383 in 2010, a growth rate of 13.31%. The proportion of people with the surname Birkle per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #53,913 | 4.62% |
| Count | 338 | 383 | 13.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Birkle
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Birkle, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly white. In 2000, 97.63% of individuals with this surname identified as white, and in 2010, this figure slightly fell to 96.08%, depicting a change of about -1.59%. While there was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, there was a small percentage of people who identified as Hispanic (1.48% in 2000 and 1.31% in 2010). Notably, by 2010, there was also a slight representation (1.57%) of those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.63% | 96.08% | -1.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 1.31% | -11.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |