Explore the Family Name Bilka
The meaning of Bilka
Czech (Bílka): nickname for a fair-haired man, from bílý ‘white’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bilka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bilka has seen a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,766th in terms of popularity in the United States, but by 2010 it had climbed to 53,667th, demonstrating a 2.01% increase. Although the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.13, the raw count of people named Bilka grew from 352 to 385, marking a 9.38% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,766 | #53,667 | 2.01% |
| Count | 352 | 385 | 9.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bilka
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bilka has also seen some shifts, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While there were no reported Bilkas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010, other groups did see change. The proportion of Bilkas identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.74% to 93.77%. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase of 37.65%, moving from 1.70% to 2.34%. Perhaps most notably, the Hispanic Bilka population rose from 1.42% to 2.60%, indicating an 83.10% increase over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.74% | 93.77% | -2.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 2.6% | 83.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 2.34% | 37.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |