Explore the Family Name Billmeyer
The meaning of Billmeyer
German: variant of Billmann (see Billman). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Erwin, Reinhard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Billmeyer in the United States?
The surname Billmeyer, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 46,000 in 2000, its ranking fell to 49,365 in 2010 – a decrease of 7.32%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also declined slightly from 437 in 2000 to 426 in 2010, indicating a reduction of 2.52%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Billmeyer per 100,000 population also fell by 12.5% over this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,000 | #49,365 | -7.32% |
| Count | 437 | 426 | -2.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Billmeyer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that almost all individuals with the Billmeyer surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 98.63% to 98.83% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of the Billmeyer surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying as two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during this time period. This suggests the Billmeyer surname predominantly belongs to those of White ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.63% | 98.83% | 0.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |