Explore the Family Name Bisher
The meaning of Bisher
Americanized form of German Büscher (see Buescher).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bisher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bisher saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bisher was ranked 38,141st in terms of popularity, while in 2010 it dropped to 40,745th, marking a 6.83% decrease. The count of individuals carrying this surname also declined from 546 in 2000 to 536 in 2010, representing a 1.83% drop. The proportion of Bishers per 100,000 people similarly fell by 10%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,141 | #40,745 | -6.83% |
| Count | 546 | 536 | -1.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bisher
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bisher has been fairly consistent over time, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of Bishers identified as White — 93.96% in 2000 and 93.66% in 2010. However, there were some minor shifts among other ethnicities. There was an increase in the number of Bishers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and those with two or more races, which went from 0% and 1.83% in 2000 to 1.49% and 2.05% in 2010, respectively. Similarly, the percentage of Hispanic Bishers rose from 1.47% to 1.87%. Meanwhile, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category recorded a drop from 1.28% to zero, and there were no Bishers identifying as Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.96% | 93.66% | -0.32% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 2.05% | 12.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 1.87% | 27.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.28% | 0% | 0% |