Explore the Family Name Birschbach
The meaning of Birschbach
Variant or an altered form of German Bierschbach. The surname Birschbach is not found in Germany.
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How common is the last name Birschbach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Birschbach's popularity experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was 54,020, while in 2010 it dropped to 55,386, representing a decrease of 2.53%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 358 to 371 over the same decade, marking an increase of approximately 3.63%. The proportion of the population with this surname remained stable at 0.13 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,020 | #55,386 | -2.53% |
| Count | 358 | 371 | 3.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Birschbach
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Birschbach surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, the percentage decreased slightly from 99.16% to 96.50% over this period. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Black or Hispanic with this surname in 2000, by 2010 about 1.35% of the Birschbach population identified as Black. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.16% | 96.5% | -2.68% |
| Black | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |