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

Birner, 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 Birner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Birner in America

Birner is the 62531st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Birner surname appeared 320 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 Birner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Birner 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 Birner

The surname BIRNER has its origins in Germany, first appearing in historical records from the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Middle High German word "birnære," which referred to a pear grower or someone who cultivated pear trees. The name's earliest known spelling variations include Byrner, Birnar, and Birnär.

One of the earliest documented references to the BIRNER surname can be found in a 1493 tax record from the town of Augsburg, which lists a "Hans Birner" among the local landowners. The name also appears in several 16th-century church registries from various regions of Bavaria, indicating its widespread presence in southern Germany during that time.

In the 17th century, a notable bearer of the BIRNER name was Johann Christoph Birner (1615-1677), a German Lutheran theologian and author who served as a minister in the city of Nürnberg. His works, including "Concordia Pia" and "Exegesis Evangelica," were widely read and influential within Protestant theology circles of the era.

Another historically significant individual with the BIRNER surname was Johann Michael Birner (1729-1798), a German composer and organist who lived and worked in the court of the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg. His compositions, primarily sacred choral works and organ pieces, were highly regarded during his lifetime and contributed to the rich musical culture of the region.

In the 19th century, the BIRNER name gained prominence through the accomplishments of Johann Tobias Birner (1814-1892), a German businessman and industrialist who founded one of the earliest large-scale breweries in the city of Bamberg. His successful enterprise, known as the Birner Bräu, played a significant role in the local economy and helped establish Bamberg as a renowned center of beer production.

Another notable bearer of the BIRNER surname was Wilhelm Birner (1869-1931), a German architect and urban planner who was influential in the design and development of several major cities in Germany during the early 20th century, including Frankfurt, Darmstadt, and Karlsruhe.

While the BIRNER name has its roots in southern Germany, it has since spread to various parts of Europe and beyond, with individuals bearing this surname contributing to various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Birner

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

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

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