Explore the Family Name Bilow
The meaning of Bilow
1. Americanized form of French Boileau. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): altered form of Bilov, a patronymic from a personal name or nickname based on the Ukrainian adjective bilyy ‘white’, formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -ov. 3. German: possibly a variant of Bülow (see Buelow). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Bilow in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bilow has seen a slight decrease. In 2000, it was ranked 48,776 and by 2010, the rank fell to 49,461 marking a change of -1.4. However, the actual count of people with the surname Bilow increased from 406 in 2000 to 425 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 4.68. When measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of this surname decreased by 6.67 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,776 | #49,461 | -1.4% |
| Count | 406 | 425 | 4.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bilow
Regarding its ethnic identity, the census data reveals a predominantly White demographic for the surname Bilow. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, in 2000, 97.29% of individuals with this surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 94.35% in 2010. Other ethnic identities associated with this surname emerged in 2010, with 3.06% identifying as Hispanic and 1.41% reporting two or more races. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.29% | 94.35% | -3.02% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.06% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |