Find out how popular the last name Bierbrauer is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bierbrauer.

Bierbrauer, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bierbrauer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bierbrauer in America

Bierbrauer is the 88336th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bierbrauer surname appeared 210 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bierbrauer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bierbrauer to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bierbrauer

The surname "BIERBRAUER" is of German origin, derived from the occupation of brewing beer. It is a compound word formed by combining "Bier," meaning beer, and "Brauer," meaning brewer.

This surname likely emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century, when the brewing industry began to flourish in German-speaking regions. The name was initially associated with individuals involved in the production and distribution of beer.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in various German town and city records, such as tax registers and guild membership lists. One notable example is Johann Bierbrauer, a master brewer mentioned in the records of the city of Nuremberg in the late 15th century.

The surname Bierbrauer has also been associated with certain place names, particularly those related to brewing or the presence of breweries. For instance, the town of Brauhaus, located in the state of Saxony, may have contributed to the formation of similar surnames.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname Bierbrauer. Among them was Friedrich Bierbrauer (1718-1791), a German poet and playwright known for his satirical works. Another figure was Hans Bierbrauer (1862-1936), a German architect who designed several prominent buildings in Berlin during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

In the field of science, Carl Bierbrauer (1888-1964) was a German chemist renowned for his contributions to the study of organic compounds. He held various academic positions and authored numerous publications during his career.

The Bierbrauer family also had a presence in the military, with Johann Bierbrauer (1794-1867) serving as a Prussian general during the Napoleonic Wars and later becoming a prominent military strategist.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the achievements of Maria Bierbrauer (1902-1988), a German painter and sculptor known for her expressionist works. Her art was widely exhibited and celebrated in Germany and beyond.

While the surname Bierbrauer has its roots in the brewing trade, it has since transcended its occupational origins and become a part of the rich tapestry of German cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bierbrauer

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bierbrauer.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bierbrauer was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bierbrauer has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bierbrauer was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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