Explore the Family Name Billingham
The meaning of Billingham
English: habitational name from Billingham in Stockton on Tees (Durham) or Billingham in Udimore in Sussex, both of which probably derive their names from Old English Billingahām ‘homestead (Old English hām) of the people (-ingas) of Billa’.
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How common is the last name Billingham in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Billingham" has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,677th in popularity with a total count of 478 individuals. However, by 2010, its rank had fallen to 50,564th and the count had dropped to 413, representing a change of -18.48% and -13.6% respectively. The proportion per 100k also fell by 22.22%, from 0.18 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,677 | #50,564 | -18.48% |
| Count | 478 | 413 | -13.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.14 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Billingham
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname "Billingham" identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 98.95% but decreased slightly to 96.85% in 2010, marking a change of -2.12%. Individuals of Hispanic ethnicity made an appearance in 2010 with 1.45%. Meanwhile, the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0.00, indicating no recorded individuals from these ethnic identities associated with the surname "Billingham".
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.95% | 96.85% | -2.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |