Explore the Family Name Bilberry
The meaning of Bilberry
Variant of Bilbro, a surname of English origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bilberry in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bilberry has seen a shift in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bilberry was ranked 52,174 in terms of surname prevalence within the United States. By 2010, it had slipped to 54,864, indicating a drop in popularity by 5.16%. However, interestingly the count of individuals with the surname slightly increased from 374 to 375 during this period, showing a minor growth of 0.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #54,864 | -5.16% |
| Count | 374 | 375 | 0.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bilberry
In regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some fluctuations for the surname Bilberry between 2000 and 2010. The Bilberry surname was primarily associated with White and Black ethnicities in both years, but the proportions shifted slightly over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 4.15%, from 61.76% to 59.20%, while the Black ethnicity increased by 4.34%, from 34.76% to 36.27%. Meanwhile, the surname saw an increase in association with two or more races, growing from 1.87% to 2.40%. No significant change was noted for Hispanic ethnicity, while there were no associations with Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.76% | 59.2% | -4.15% |
| Black | 34.76% | 36.27% | 4.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 2.4% | 28.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.33% | -0.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |