Explore the Family Name Bilder
The meaning of Bilder
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for a teacher, from an agent derivative of Yiddish bildn ‘to educate, to cultivate’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bilder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bilder has seen a decline over the past decade. In 2000, Bilder was ranked 59,453rd in popularity; however, by 2010 it had dropped to 72,771st, indicating a negative change of 22.4%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 318 in 2000 to 267 in 2010, marking a reduction of approximately 16.04%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Bilder per 100,000 decreased by 25%, going from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,453 | #72,771 | -22.4% |
| Count | 318 | 267 | -16.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bilder
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bilder, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly white. In 2000, an overwhelming 97.17% identified as white, although this percentage slightly declined to 95.88% by 2010. A small percentage (1.57%) of those with the surname claimed Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity in 2000, but no individuals identified with this ethnicity in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either of these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.17% | 95.88% | -1.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.57% | 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% |