Explore the Family Name Billinger
The meaning of Billinger
German: from the personal name Billing 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Billinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Billinger has seen a notable shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,181 in the U.S., but by 2010 it had fallen to rank 39,052, marking a decrease of 33.83%. The number of people bearing the surname also declined from 765 in 2000 to 564 in 2010, representing a drop of 26.27%. There was a similar decline in the proportion of the U.S. population with the surname per 100,000 people, decreasing from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010, a change of -32.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,181 | #39,052 | -33.83% |
| Count | 765 | 564 | -26.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.19 | -32.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Billinger
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Billinger, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there were shifts in ethnic identity from 2000 to 2010. While there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, there were changes among other categories. Those identifying as two or more races increased slightly from 0.92% to 1.06%, a growth of 15.22%. Individuals identifying as White decreased from 64.84% to 60.46%, a dip of -6.76%. The Hispanic segment saw a significant increase from 2.48% to 4.43%, an increase of 78.63%. Finally, those identifying as Black rose from 31.63% to 33.51%, a modest increase of 5.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.84% | 60.46% | -6.76% |
| Black | 31.63% | 33.51% | 5.94% |
| Hispanic | 2.48% | 4.43% | 78.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.06% | 15.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |