Explore the Family Name Bielawa
The meaning of Bielawa
Polish: nickname for someone with fair hair or a pale complexion,from biały ‘white’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bielawa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bielawa saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 70,052 in terms of popularity and slipped to 71,678 by 2010, representing a -2.32% change. However, despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 261 in 2000 to 272 in 2010, a rise of 4.21%. The proportion per 100k also decreased by -10.0%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #71,678 | -2.32% |
| Count | 261 | 272 | 4.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bielawa
As for its ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Bielawa identified as White, both in 2000 (98.47%) and 2010 (97.79%), although there was a minor decrease of -0.69% over the decade. There were no reported instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.47% | 97.79% | -0.69% |
| 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% |