Explore the Family Name Biela
The meaning of Biela
1. Polish: variant of Biel. 2. German: habitational name from any of several places of Slavic origin called Biela, or from Biehla in Saxony or Bielau in Silesia. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Aleksander, Bernadeta, Ewa, Grazyna, Ludwik, Malgorzata, Wladyslaw.
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How common is the last name Biela in the United States?
The surname 'Biela' has seen a minor decrease in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked 42,056 and by 2010, it had slipped to 45,105 representing a -7.25% change. The count of individuals with this surname also dipped slightly from 486 in 2000 to 475 in 2010, a -2.26% change. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by -11.11%, going from 0.18 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,056 | #45,105 | -7.25% |
| Count | 486 | 475 | -2.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Biela
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the Biela surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identify as White. In 2000, approximately 94.86% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 93.89% in 2010. In contrast, there was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with figures rising from 3.09% in 2000 to 3.37% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities over the decade. An interesting development is the emergence of Black and two or more races identities being associated with the surname. In 2000, no individuals identified as Black, but by 2010, this figure had risen to 1.26%. Similarly, those identifying with two or more races increased from 1.03% in 2000 to 1.05% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.86% | 93.89% | -1.02% |
| Hispanic | 3.09% | 3.37% | 9.06% |
| Black | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.05% | 1.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |