Explore the Family Name Bilger
The meaning of Bilger
German: nickname for someone who had been on a pilgrimage, from Middle High German bilgerīm ‘pilgrim’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bilger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Bilger" experienced a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, falling from 15,995 to 16,284, a change of -1.81%. Despite this dip in ranking, the count of individuals carrying the Bilger surname increased by 6.24%, growing from 1,667 in 2000 to 1,771 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a minor decline of -3.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,995 | #16,284 | -1.81% |
| Count | 1,667 | 1,771 | 6.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.6 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bilger
Turning to ethnicity as presented in the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of those with the surname Bilger identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of -1.36% from 2000 to 2010. This left the proportion at 96.27% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic experienced growth in their numbers, increasing by 25.00% and 21.43% respectively. The category of Two or more races saw the most significant jump, nearly doubling from 2000 to 2010 with a change of 94.44%. There were no changes recorded for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 96.27% | -1.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 1.75% | 94.44% |
| Hispanic | 0.84% | 1.02% | 21.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0.45% | 25% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |