Explore the Family Name Bilas
The meaning of Bilas
1. Ukrainian, Rusyn, and Polish: nickname for a person with white or fair hair or a pale complexion, from a derivative of Ukrainian and Rusyn bilyy, Polish biały ‘white’. Compare Bily and Biel. 2. Croatian: from a dialect hypocoristic derivative of bijel ‘white, light, fair’, or from a pet form of any of various old compound personal names based on Old Slavic bělъ with the same meaning. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Casimir, Jozef.
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How common is the last name Bilas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bilas has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 72,717th in terms of common use, with about 249 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, it had fallen to 96,368th place, with the number of people named Bilas dropping to 189. This represents a change of -32.52% in rank and -24.1% in count over the decade. Similarly, the proportion of the Bilas surname per 100,000 people also decreased by -33.33%, from 0.09 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,717 | #96,368 | -32.52% |
| Count | 249 | 189 | -24.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.06 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bilas
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shifting landscape for the Bilas surname. While in 2000, about 92.77% of those with the Bilas surname were identified as White, this percentage dropped slightly to 88.89% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander individuals with the Bilas surname saw a significant increase, going from 3.61% to 6.35% during the same time period. There was no recorded change in the percentage of those who identified as two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.77% | 88.89% | -4.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.61% | 6.35% | 75.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |