Explore the Family Name Bila
The meaning of Bila
1. Czech (Bílá), Slovak (Bilá, also Bíla), and Ukrainian: feminine form (denoting ‘the daughter, or wife of’) of Czech Bílý, Slovak Bilý, Bíly, and Ukrainian Bily. 2. Polish (also Biła): very rare variant (perhaps under East Slavic influence) of Biela. 3. Italian (Sicily): variant of Billa. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Matteo, Salvatore, Vito.
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How common is the last name Bila in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bila saw an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 51,233rd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, the name had risen in popularity to rank 48,995th. This represents a change of 4.37% over the decade. In terms of count, the number of people with the Bila surname also increased from 382 in 2000 to 430 in 2010, a growth of 12.57%. The proportion per 100,000 people rose slightly from 0.14 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #48,995 | 4.37% |
| Count | 382 | 430 | 12.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bila
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Bila surname. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The majority of individuals with the Bila surname identified as White, making up 91.10% in 2000 and 90.47% in 2010. There was a slight decrease in the proportion identifying as Hispanic, from 4.71% to 4.42%. Notably, the percentage of those identifying as Black with the surname Bila significantly increased from 1.83% in 2000 to 3.49% in 2010, a 90.71% change. During this time period, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped from 1.57% to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.1% | 90.47% | -0.69% |
| Hispanic | 4.71% | 4.42% | -6.16% |
| Black | 1.83% | 3.49% | 90.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.57% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |