Explore the Family Name Bidstrup
The meaning of Bidstrup
Danish: habitational name from a place so named in Jutland. The first element is from bis(ko)p ‘bishop’; the second from Old Norse thorp ‘outlying farmstead, village’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Lars.
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How common is the last name Bidstrup in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bidstrup experienced a minor decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 87,348 in popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped slightly to rank 89,069. This represents a decrease of approximately 1.97%. Despite the drop in ranking, the number of individuals bearing the surname Bidstrup actually increased from 198 to 208 during the same time period, an increase of about 5.05%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,348 | #89,069 | -1.97% |
| Count | 198 | 208 | 5.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bidstrup
According to the Ethnicity table derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, those with the surname Bidstrup are predominantly identified as White. In 2000, approximately 98.99% of individuals with this surname were identified as White, decreasing slightly to 97.60% in 2010. It's important to note that there were no reported instances of this surname associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities for either year. Any changes or entries marked with "(S)" have been suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.99% | 97.6% | -1.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |