Explore the Family Name Birns
The meaning of Birns
Scottish (Dumfriesshire): variant, with post-medieval excrescent -s, of Birne, which is either a variant of Burn or a Scottish derivative of Irish Ó Birn, see Byrne.
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How common is the last name Birns in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Birns saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Birns was ranked 84,310th in terms of most common surnames, but by 2010 it had slipped to 91,981st, marking a 9.1% drop. The actual count of individuals with the Birns surname also declined during this period, from 207 in 2000 to 200 in 2010, which represents a decrease of 3.38%. Additionally, the proportion of people named Birns per 100,000 population fell by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,310 | #91,981 | -9.1% |
| Count | 207 | 200 | -3.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Birns
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Birns according to the Decennial U.S. Census is predominantly White, accounting for 96.14% in 2000 and 95% in 2010 - a minor decrease of 1.19%. No significant representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities were noted. It's important to note that no data was suppressed in these findings, ensuring a comprehensive analysis of the distribution of the Birns surname across various ethnic groups in the U.S.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.14% | 95% | -1.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |