Explore the Family Name Billen
The meaning of Billen
1. Flemish (mainly Belgian Limburg) and German: metronymic from a short form of the female personal name Sibilla, Sibylle (see Sibley) or Amabilia, Mabille (see Mabile). 2. English: variant of Billing. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Billen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Billen has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it held the rank of 61,058, but dropped to 75,564 in 2010, marking a change of -23.76%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this decade, going from 308 to 255, which is a reduction of 17.21%. The proportion per 100,000 showed a similar trend, sliding from 0.11 to 0.09, representing a decrease of 18.18% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #75,564 | -23.76% |
| Count | 308 | 255 | -17.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Billen
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. For instance, while there were no people identified as Asian/Pacific Islanders with the surname Billen in 2000, by 2010, they represented 1.96% of the total. Those identifying as two or more races, however, went from making up 4.55% of Billens in 2000 to zero in 2010. The majority of people with the surname remained predominantly white, slightly increasing from 82.47% to 84.31% over the decade. Those identifying as Hispanic demonstrated a significant drop, from 4.55% to 2.35%, a decrease of 48.35%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black saw an increase from 7.14% to 8.24%. There were no American Indian and Alaskan Natives reported under this surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.47% | 84.31% | 2.23% |
| Black | 7.14% | 8.24% | 15.41% |
| Hispanic | 4.55% | 2.35% | -48.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.96% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.55% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |