Explore the Family Name Bilak
The meaning of Bilak
Ukrainian and Rusyn; Slovak (mainly Bilák): nickname meaning ‘pale’ or ‘fair’, from a noun derivative of Ukrainian and Rusyn bilyy, Slovak biely ‘white’. Compare Bily.
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How common is the last name Bilak in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bilak saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 57,406 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 60,960, marking a decrease of 6.19%. During this same period, the count of individuals with this surname marginally decreased from 332 to 330, reflecting a 0.6% change. The proportion of people named Bilak per 100,000 also declined slightly, moving from 0.12 to 0.11, a decrease of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #60,960 | -6.19% |
| Count | 332 | 330 | -0.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bilak
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Bilak identified as White according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. This group increased from 95.18% in 2000 to 96.06% in 2010, showing an increase of 0.92%. There was no reported Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity associated with this surname in either census year. The Black percentage remained constant at 0.00%, while there was a new appearance of the Hispanic category in 2010, reporting a 2.73% association. The 'two or more races' category was present in 2000 with 1.81% but showed no representation in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.18% | 96.06% | 0.92% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |