Explore the Family Name Birnberg
The meaning of Birnberg
Jewish (Ashenazic): artificial name from German Birn ‘pear’ + Berg ‘mountain’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Birnberg in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Birnberg has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 93,006th most popular, with 183 people carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 106,570, representing a decline of 14.58%. The number of people named Birnberg also decreased by 8.74% during this period, going from 183 to 167. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people fell by 14.29%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,006 | #106,570 | -14.58% |
| Count | 183 | 167 | -8.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Birnberg
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Birnberg surname predominantly aligns with White ethnic identity. In 2000, 94.54% of those with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.01% by 2010. A small percentage (2.73%) identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but this category dropped to zero by 2010. There was no change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both census years. However, there was an introduction of Hispanic ethnic identity among those bearing the Birnberg surname in 2010, with 4.19% identifying as such, compared to none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.54% | 94.01% | -0.56% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.73% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |