Explore the Family Name Bilderback
The meaning of Bilderback
German: habitational name from any of the three places in northern Germany named Billerbeck, formerly Bilderbeck.
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How common is the last name Bilderback in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Bilderback surname's popularity has seen a slight decrease in rank from 18,560 in 2000 to 18,950 in 2010, marking a -2.1% change. However, despite this drop in ranking, the count or number of individuals with this surname increased from 1,371 to 1,440 between 2000 and 2010, indicating an increase of 5.03%. The proportion of people named Bilderback per 100,000 people also saw a slight decline from 0.51 to 0.49 during this period, reflecting a -3.92% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,560 | #18,950 | -2.1% |
| Count | 1,371 | 1,440 | 5.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.49 | -3.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bilderback
The ethnicity associated with the Bilderback surname has also experienced some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 93.65% in 2000 to 92.71% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population within this surname group experienced a substantial increase of 39.92%, growing from 2.48% to 3.47%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a decrease from 0.95% to 0.63%, marking a -33.68% change. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw a marginal increase from 2.41% to 2.43%. The Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.65% | 92.71% | -1% |
| Hispanic | 2.48% | 3.47% | 39.92% |
| Two or More Races | 2.41% | 2.43% | 0.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.95% | 0.63% | -33.68% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |