Explore the Family Name Biddulph
The meaning of Biddulph
English (Midlands): habitational name from a place in Staffordshire, named in Old English with bī ‘beside’ + dylf ‘digging’ (a derivative of delfan ‘to dig’), i.e. a mine or quarry.
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How common is the last name Biddulph in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Biddulph has seen a slight increase from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 54,385 and rose to 53,316 by 2010, marking a 1.97% change in rank. The count of individuals carrying the surname also increased from 355 to 388 during this period, representing a 9.3% growth. However, the proportion per 100k remained static at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #53,316 | 1.97% |
| Count | 355 | 388 | 9.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Biddulph
The ethnic identity associated with the Biddulph surname has seen some changes based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, the majority of Biddulphs identified as White (96.90%), but by 2010, this percentage dropped to 93.04%, showing a decrease of 3.98%. The Hispanic ethnicity saw an increase from 2.54% in 2000 to 3.35% in 2010. There was also an emergence of those identifying with two or more races and Black identities in 2010, accounting for 1.55% and 1.29% respectively. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were not represented among those with the Biddulph surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 93.04% | -3.98% |
| Hispanic | 2.54% | 3.35% | 31.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |