Explore the Family Name Bihl
The meaning of Bihl
1. German: variant of Biehl or Buehl. 2. Danish: from Old Danish biil ‘axe, hatchet’. Compare German Biehl.
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How common is the last name Bihl in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bihl saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 46,944th most common surname in the United States, dropping slightly to become the 48,800th most common by 2010, which represents a change of -3.95%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 426 in 2000 to 432 in 2010, a modest growth of 1.41%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Bihl per 100,000 people also decreased by 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,944 | #48,800 | -3.95% |
| Count | 426 | 432 | 1.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bihl
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bihl also shifted within this decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the largest percentage came from those identifying as White (88.26%), followed by Hispanic (8.45%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.11%), and Two or more races (1.17%). By 2010, although the majority still identified as White (85.88%), the Hispanic representation had increased to 10.65%, showing a significant increase of 26.04%. The representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander category decreased to 1.62%, a drop of 23.22%. However, those identifying as Two or more races increased to 1.62%, a notable growth of 38.46%. No data was reported for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.26% | 85.88% | -2.7% |
| Hispanic | 8.45% | 10.65% | 26.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.11% | 1.62% | -23.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 1.62% | 38.46% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |