Explore the Family Name Birth
The meaning of Birth
German: variant of Birt 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Ralf.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Birth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Birth" had a popularity rank of 44,654 in 2000 and dropped to 48,628 in 2010, indicating a decline in popularity by 8.9 percent. The total count of individuals carrying this surname also saw a decrease from 453 in 2000 to 434 in 2010, marking a reduction of 4.19 percent. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 reduced by 11.76 percent, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,654 | #48,628 | -8.9% |
| Count | 453 | 434 | -4.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Birth
Concerning the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname "Birth", the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, or having two or more races both in 2000 and 2010. Meanwhile, there was a slight decrease in people identifying as White, falling from 71.96 percent in 2000 to 69.59 percent in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of Hispanic individuals increased from 3.09 percent to 3.23 percent, while the Black community saw an increase from 23.40 percent in 2000 to 25.12 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.96% | 69.59% | -3.29% |
| Black | 23.4% | 25.12% | 7.35% |
| Hispanic | 3.09% | 3.23% | 4.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |