There are
468
Birkeys in the USA
Birkey is the
45653rd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Birkey

MarlonBrando

Marlon Brando was an American actor and film director. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in the history of American cinema.

KurtBirky

Kurt Birky is a German politician who serves as a member of the Bundestag.

DavidBirney

David Birney is an American actor and director, known for his role as Dr. Ben Calhoun in the television series 'St. Elsewhere.'

StephenBirnbaum

Stephen Birnbaum was an American travel writer and television host, known for his popular travel guidebooks and travel TV shows.

MichèleBarzach

Michèle Barzach is a French politician and physician who served as the Minister of Health of France from 1986 to 1988.

BobBorkowski

Bob Borkowski was an American professional baseball player who played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball.

HelenBirecka

Helen Birecka is a Polish-born American biochemist and natural products chemist known for her research on antibiotics.

KerstinBrismar

Kerstin Brismar is a Swedish scientist and professor of diabetes research, known for her work on the pathophysiology of diabetes and related complications.

JefferyBirk

Jeffery Birk is an American archaeologist and professor, specializing in the study of ancient civilizations in the Middle East.

BillBirely

Bill Birely is an American basketball coach who has served as the head coach of the Loyola University Maryland men's basketball team.

Birkey Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Birkey' is of German origin and is derived from the German name 'Bürger,' meaning 'citizen' or 'burgher'. It is an occupational surname referring to someone who lived in or worked for the town or city.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Birkey' is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana, where German immigration was significant in the 18th and 19th centuries.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Birkey' include 'Burkert,' 'Burk,' 'Birk,' 'Barker,' 'Birc,' 'Birkert,' 'Birche,' 'Bierkortte,' and 'Burketh'.
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Birkey' likely migrated from Germany to the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries, seeking economic opportunities and religious freedom.