Explore the Family Name Bianca
The meaning of Bianca
Italian (southern): 1. from the female personal name Bianca meaning ‘white’. 2. possibly, especially in Tuscany, a shortened form of Biancalana or its cognate Biancalani. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carmelo, Domenica, Nunzio, Rocco, Sal, Salvator, Salvatore, Vittorio.
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How common is the last name Bianca in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bianca showed a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 37,640th in 2000, it dropped slightly to the 38,640th position by 2010, representing a -2.66% change. The number of people with this last name rose marginally from 556 in 2000 to 572 in 2010, a 2.88% increase. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decline from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010, or a -9.52% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,640 | #38,640 | -2.66% |
| Count | 556 | 572 | 2.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bianca
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bianca also experienced some shifts during the same period. Data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 92.63% in 2000 and 89.86% in 2010, marking a decrease of -2.99%. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 5.94% in 2000 to 7.52% in 2010, a significant 26.60% change. Furthermore, while a much smaller percentage, the count of those identifying as Black saw a substantial rise from 0.90% in 2000 to 1.57% in 2010, an increase of 74.44%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0%, with no changes recorded in the census data for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.63% | 89.86% | -2.99% |
| Hispanic | 5.94% | 7.52% | 26.6% |
| Black | 0.9% | 1.57% | 74.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |