Explore the Family Name Biwer
The meaning of Biwer
German: variant of Biewer ‘beaver’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Biwer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Biwer saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 56,979th in popularity and decreased to the 58,182nd position by 2010, signifying a change of -2.11%. However, the number of people with this surname increased from 335 in 2000 to 349 in 2010, representing a growth of approximately 4.18%. The proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.12 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,979 | #58,182 | -2.11% |
| Count | 335 | 349 | 4.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Biwer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Biwer, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, predominantly belongs to the White demographic. This group made up 98.51% of those with the Biwer surname in 2000, slightly increasing to 98.57% by 2010. There were no instances of persons with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, part of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during the census years of 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.51% | 98.57% | 0.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |