Explore the Family Name Billow
The meaning of Billow
English: probably a variant of Bellow or Bellew.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Billow in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Billow decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 32,488 and by 2010, it dropped to rank 37,544, marking a change of -15.56%. The count of individuals with this surname also demonstrated a decline from 667 in 2000 to 593 in 2010, indicating a decrease of -11.09%. Similarly, the proportion per 100 thousand people fell by 20%, from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,488 | #37,544 | -15.56% |
| Count | 667 | 593 | -11.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.2 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Billow
The ethnicity distribution of the surname Billow also experienced changes from 2000 to 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The most represented ethnic identity was White, but it saw a decrease of -4.91% over the decade, moving from 94% in 2000 to 89.38% in 2010. During the same period, the Black ethnic identity saw a significant increase of 98.43%, rising from 2.55% to 5.06%. There was a small increase in the representation of Two or more races category from 1.8% to 2.19%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category emerged in 2010 at 1.52%. However, Hispanic representation disappeared in 2010 and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94% | 89.38% | -4.91% |
| Black | 2.55% | 5.06% | 98.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 2.19% | 21.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |