Explore the Family Name Billig
The meaning of Billig
German: 1. habitational name from a place called Billig, near Cologne. 2. nickname from Middle High German billich ‘proper, appropriate’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Billig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Billig" has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,783rd in terms of commonality but dropped to the 29,768th spot in 2010, reflecting an 11.15% decrease in rank. The total count of individuals with this surname also declined from 854 in 2000 to 790 in 2010, a reduction of 7.49%. In addition, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 15.62%, from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,783 | #29,768 | -11.15% |
| Count | 854 | 790 | -7.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.27 | -15.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Billig
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those with the surname "Billig" identify as White, with a small decrease from 97.07% in 2000 to 96.71% in 2010. There was a noticeable decrease (-15.24%) in those identifying as Hispanic from 1.64% in 2000 to 1.39% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as part of two or more races saw a modest increase of 8.57%, going from 0.70% in 2000 to 0.76% in 2010. Interestingly, the census started capturing statistics for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, which was not recorded in 2000, showing a 0.76% share. No individuals with the surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.07% | 96.71% | -0.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 1.39% | -15.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.76% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% | 0.76% | 8.57% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |