Explore the Family Name Biros
The meaning of Biros
1. Slovak (Biroš and Bíroš): altered form of Bíreš (see Bires). 2. Polish (also Biroś): perhaps of Slovak origin (see above). 3. Greek: relationship name from Albanian bir ‘son’.
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How common is the last name Biros in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Biros in the U.S. has seen a slight increase based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 41,320th and improved slightly to rank 41,164th in 2010, representing a change of 0.38%. The count of this surname also increased from 497 in 2000 to 529 in 2010, signifying growth of 6.44%. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.18 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,320 | #41,164 | 0.38% |
| Count | 497 | 529 | 6.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Biros
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Biros surname identify as White. In 2000, 96.78% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.84% in 2010. Identifications as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.81% in 2000 to 2.46% in 2010, showing a notable growth of 35.91%. Those identifying with two or more races were present in the 2000 data at 1.01%, but not in the 2010 data. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Biros surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.78% | 95.84% | -0.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 2.46% | 35.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |