Explore the Family Name Billips
The meaning of Billips
Probably an altered form of English Billups.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Billips in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Billips has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 25,006th most common surname, but dropped to 26,126th by 2010, accounting for a 4.48% decrease. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of people with the Billips surname increased marginally from 932 to 937, showing a 0.54% rise. However, when looking at the proportion of people named Billips per 100,000 residents, there was an 8.57% decrease, dropping from 0.35 to 0.32 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,006 | #26,126 | -4.48% |
| Count | 932 | 937 | 0.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.32 | -8.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Billips
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there have been some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Billips surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races more than doubled, rising from 1.72% to 3.42%, marking a 98.84% increase. The percentage identifying as Black also rose from 38.73% to 41.73%. On the other hand, those identifying as White decreased from 55.90% to 51.76%. Hispanic representation also declined slightly from 2.47% to 2.24%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.9% | 51.76% | -7.41% |
| Black | 38.73% | 41.73% | 7.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 3.42% | 98.84% |
| Hispanic | 2.47% | 2.24% | -9.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |