Explore the Family Name Biddy
The meaning of Biddy
English (southeastern): possibly an English variant of Scottish Beedy (see also Beatty).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Biddy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Biddy showed a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 22,222 to 23,371, a negative change of 5.17%. However, the total count of individuals with the surname slightly increased by 0.55%, totaling 1,089 people in 2010 compared to 1,083 in 2000. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 7.5%, indicating that this surname has become less common in the general population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,222 | #23,371 | -5.17% |
| Count | 1,083 | 1,089 | 0.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.37 | -7.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Biddy
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Biddy also saw changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 91.41% identified as White, which decreased to 89.62% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant increase, rising from 2.77% in 2000 to 4.78% in 2010 - a change of 72.56%. Those identifying as Black slightly decreased from 3.32% in 2000 to 3.21% in 2010. The percentage identifying with two or more races also decreased from 1.94% to 1.56%. No individuals reported as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.41% | 89.62% | -1.96% |
| Hispanic | 2.77% | 4.78% | 72.56% |
| Black | 3.32% | 3.21% | -3.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 1.56% | -19.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |