Explore the Family Name Babilonia
The meaning of Babilonia
Hispanic (mainly Colombia): from Babilonia, the Spanish name for Babylon, a kingdom in ancient Mesopotamia and its capital, adopted as a surname because of several references in the Bible. Alternatively, perhaps a habitational name from a place in Galicia (Spain) called Babilonia.
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How common is the last name Babilonia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Babilonia has shown growth in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 48,776th most popular surname in 2000, it moved up to the 42,094th spot in 2010, indicating a 13.7% increase in rank. The number of individuals carrying the Babilonia surname also rose by approximately 27.09%, from 406 in 2000 to 516 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people grew by 13.33%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,776 | #42,094 | 13.7% |
| Count | 406 | 516 | 27.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.17 | 13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Babilonia
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Babilonia also shifted slightly over the decade, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The Hispanic community held the largest percentage of this surname, although it dropped slightly from 89.66% in 2000 to 88.18% in 2010. Meanwhile, the White population with this surname saw an increase of 23.79%, moving from 5.17% in 2000 to 6.40% in 2010. There was a small rise in the Asian/Pacific Islander group, from 2.96% to 3.49%, representing a 17.91% upturn. The Black community began appearing in the 2010 census at 1.16%, while those identifying with two or more races were not represented in the 2010 data, dropping from 1.48% in 2000. The count for American Indian and Alaskan Native remained suppressed for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.66% | 88.18% | -1.65% |
| White | 5.17% | 6.4% | 23.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.96% | 3.49% | 17.91% |
| Black | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |