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

Bihr, 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 Bihr surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bihr in America

Bihr is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bihr surname appeared 133 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 Bihr.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bihr 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 Bihr

The surname BIHR is believed to have originated in Germany, where it first appeared in the 16th century. The name is derived from the German word "Bier," which means "beer," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been involved in the brewing or selling of beer.

Records show that the BIHR surname was particularly prevalent in the regions of Baden and Württemberg in southwestern Germany. It is likely that the name evolved from the occupational designation "Bierbrauer" or "Bierwirt," meaning "beer brewer" or "beer innkeeper."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BIHR surname can be found in the tax records of the town of Pforzheim, located in the state of Baden-Württemberg, dating back to the late 16th century. These records mention a family by the name of BIHR engaged in the brewing trade.

The BIHR surname also appears in several historical documents from the 17th and 18th centuries, including church registers and property records in various towns and villages throughout southern Germany.

Notable individuals throughout history who bore the BIHR surname include Johann BIHR (1572-1642), a renowned brewmaster from the town of Esslingen am Neckar, who was credited with developing a unique brewing technique that improved the quality and flavor of beer.

Another notable figure was Karl BIHR (1783-1856), a successful merchant and landowner from the city of Stuttgart, who played a significant role in the development of the local economy and infrastructure during the early 19th century.

In the realm of literature, mention should be made of Katharina BIHR (1822-1892), a poet and author from the town of Calw, whose works were widely celebrated for their vivid descriptions of rural life and the natural beauty of the Black Forest region.

The BIHR surname also has a connection to the world of academia, with Wilhelm BIHR (1876-1949), a renowned linguist and professor at the University of Heidelberg, who made significant contributions to the study of Germanic languages and philology.

Lastly, it is worth noting that the BIHR surname has been associated with several notable figures in the field of brewing and beer production, reflecting its long-standing connection to the industry. One such individual was Otto BIHR (1901-1978), a master brewer from Munich who played a pivotal role in reviving and preserving traditional Bavarian brewing techniques in the post-World War II era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bihr

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

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 Bihr 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 Bihr 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 Bihr was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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