Explore the Family Name Bjur
The meaning of Bjur
Swedish: from bjur ‘beaver’, probably a shortened form of any of several placenames formed with this element.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bjur in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bjur experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 82,019 in popularity but fell to 86,645 by 2010, marking a decrease of 5.64%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname remained relatively stable with 214 people in 2000 and 215 in 2010, indicating a marginal increase of 0.47%. The proportion per 100k also decreased from 0.08 to 0.07, marking a decline of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,019 | #86,645 | -5.64% |
| Count | 214 | 215 | 0.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bjur
The census data also reveals insights about the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the Bjur surname. Predominantly, those with this last name identified as White, accounting for 96.26% in 2000 and slightly declining to 94.88% in 2010. The data shows an emergence of diversity over these years with some individuals identifying as Hispanic and others as belonging to two or more races, accounting for 2.33% and 2.79% respectively in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. This information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.26% | 94.88% | -1.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.79% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |