Explore the Family Name Bielby
The meaning of Bielby
English (East and North Yorkshire): habitational name from Bielby near Pocklington, Belby in Howden (both East Yorkshire), or Bilby in Nottinghamshire. The former two are named with the Old Norse personal name Beli + Old Norse bȳ ‘farmstead, settlement’. Bilby is named with the Old Norse personal name Bili + Old Norse bȳ ‘farmstead, settlement’. Occasionally this is a habitational name from Beelsby in Lincolnshire (recorded in the 13th century as Belebi and Beleby), which has the same etymology as Bielby and Belby above. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin.
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How common is the last name Bielby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bielby has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It jumped from rank 49671 to 46902, an increase of 5.57%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 14.11% during the same period, from 397 to 453. The proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.15, indicating that while the number of people with this name has grown, it still represents a very small fraction of the total population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,671 | #46,902 | 5.57% |
| Count | 397 | 453 | 14.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bielby
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Bielby identify as White, with the percentage slightly decreasing from 95.72% in 2000 to 95.58% in 2010. There was a minimal decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, dropping from 2.52% to 2.43%. The data also recorded for the first time in 2010, 1.32% of people with this surname identifying with two or more races. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remain unchanged at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.72% | 95.58% | -0.15% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 2.43% | -3.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |