Explore the Family Name Bilich
The meaning of Bilich
1. Americanized form of Croatian, Serbian, and Bosniak Bilić (see Bilic). Compare Billich 2 and Billick 2. 2. German: rare variant of Billich 1 (see Billig).
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How common is the last name Bilich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bilich experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 64,750th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 68,547th spot, marking a 5.86% decline. Despite this shift in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Bilich surname remained consistent at 287 for both years. The proportion of people named Bilich per 100,000 decreased by 9.09%, from 0.11 to 0.10.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #68,547 | -5.86% |
| Count | 287 | 287 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bilich
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bilich has also seen some changes over time, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly 94.43% of those with the Bilich surname identified as White, and this percentage rose to 97.56% by 2010. The representation of Hispanic individuals within the Bilich surname increased by 16.75%, from 2.09% to 2.44%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races dropped from 2.44% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname Bilich being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.43% | 97.56% | 3.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 2.44% | 16.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.44% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |