Explore the Family Name Birt
The meaning of Birt
1. English (Gloucestershire): variant of Burt. 2. German: habitational name from any of several places in the Rhineland named Birth or Birten. 3. In some cases also Croatian: occupational name from birt ‘innkeeper’, a regional or colloquial word of German origin (see Wirt).
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How common is the last name Birt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Birt has seen a slight decrease in rank from 11,628 in 2000 to 12,095 in 2010, marking a change of -4.02%. Conversely, the count, or number of individuals with the surname, increased from 2,476 in 2000 to 2,577 in 2010, indicating a growth of 4.08%. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 5.43% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,628 | #12,095 | -4.02% |
| Count | 2,476 | 2,577 | 4.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.92 | 0.87 | -5.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Birt
Concerning ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander with the surname Birt slightly declined by 4.17%. Those identifying with two or more races grew by 28.28%, while those who identify as White decreased by 1.96%. The Hispanic group saw a significant increase of 91.75%, although Black representation remained relatively steady with a minor increase of 1.43%. Lastly, American Indian and Alaskan Native representation saw a decrease of 11.48%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.14% | 75.63% | -1.96% |
| Black | 19.59% | 19.87% | 1.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 1.86% | 28.28% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 1.86% | 91.75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.61% | 0.54% | -11.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.24% | 0.23% | -4.17% |