Explore the Family Name Bielen
The meaning of Bielen
Polish (Bieleń): nickname for a person with white or fair hair or a pale complexion, from a derivative of biały ‘white’. Compare Biel. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Halina, Stanislaw, Wladyslaw, Zofia.
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How common is the last name Bielen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bielen experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 45,078 in 2000 to 47,521 in 2010, marking a change of -5.42. In terms of count, there was only a minor reduction of 0.45, with the count falling from 448 in 2000 to 446 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline of 11.76 during this period, moving from 0.17 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,078 | #47,521 | -5.42% |
| Count | 448 | 446 | -0.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bielen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bielen, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, shows a predominance of white ethnicity in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.54% of individuals with the surname Bielen identified as white, and this percentage rose slightly to 98.88% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races fell dramatically from 1.34% in 2000 to nil by 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.54% | 98.88% | 1.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |