Explore the Family Name Birley
The meaning of Birley
English: habitational name from Birley in Ecclesfield (Yorkshire), East or North Bierley (Yorkshire), or Birley (Derbyshire).
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How common is the last name Birley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Birley has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 92,217 in 2000 to 110,286 in 2010, depicting a change of -19.59%. Similarly, the count recorded a decline as well, falling from 185 people bearing the name Birley in 2000 to 160 in 2010, which is a reduction of 13.51%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the Birley surname saw a decrease from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010, marking a 28.57% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,217 | #110,286 | -19.59% |
| Count | 185 | 160 | -13.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Birley
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Birley. In 2000, 95.68% of people with this surname identified as White, which decreased slightly to 93.13% in 2010. There was no representation within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either year. However, there was a notable increase in the Hispanic category, from 0% in 2000 to 3.13% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.68% | 93.13% | -2.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.13% | 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% |