Explore the Family Name Birky
The meaning of Birky
Americanized form of Swiss German Bürki (see Burki).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Birky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Birky has increased from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 30,970 in the United States, but by 2010 it had improved its position to 30,076, a 2.89% rise in rank. The total count of individuals with the Birky surname grew by 10.01%, from 709 in 2000 to 780 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,970 | #30,076 | 2.89% |
| Count | 709 | 780 | 10.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Birky
The ethnicity data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifts in the ethnic background associated with the Birky surname between 2000 and 2010. A majority of Birkys are of White ethnicity, although this percentage decreased slightly from 95.20% in 2000 to 93.46% in 2010. The data shows an increase in Hispanic representation from 1.13% to 1.79%. Similarly, there was an increase in those identifying as having two or more races, from 1.41% to 1.92%. Notably, in 2010, for the first time, individuals with the Birky surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black. However, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 1.27% in 2000 to 0.90% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.2% | 93.46% | -1.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 1.92% | 36.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 1.79% | 58.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.27% | 0.9% | -29.13% |