Explore the Family Name Bilbrough
The meaning of Bilbrough
English: habitational name from Bilbrough in Yorkshire or Bilborough in Nottinghamshire. Both places are named with an Old English male personal name, Bila or Billa, + Old English burh ‘stronghold, fortification’.
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How common is the last name Bilbrough in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bilbrough has seen a mild decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 102,173rd and held by 163 individuals, equivalent to 0.06 per 100,000 people in the United States. By 2010, its rank fell to 113,791 with only 154 individuals bearing the name, representing 0.05 per 100,000 people. This reflects an overall drop of around 11.37% in rank and a 5.52% decrease in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #102,173 | #113,791 | -11.37% |
| Count | 163 | 154 | -5.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bilbrough
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that virtually all individuals with the Bilbrough surname identify as White, with this figure rising from 99% in 2000 to 100% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Bilbroughs identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, there was no reported change in the number of Bilbroughs identifying with two or more races over these years (data marked as "(S)" or suppressed for privacy was not included).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 100% | 1.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |