Explore the Family Name Bilsky
The meaning of Bilsky
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic) and Ukrainian: variant of Belsky, based on the Ukrainian form of the Slavic adjective meaning ‘white’, bilyy. 2. Altered form of Polish Bilski.
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How common is the last name Bilsky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bilsky saw minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. The rank of Bilsky as a common surname slightly decreased from 51,945 in 2000 to 53,316 in 2010, a change of -2.64%. However, the count or total number of people bearing the surname increased from 376 in 2000 to 388 in 2010, marking a growth of 3.19%. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a decrease of -7.14%, moving from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #53,316 | -2.64% |
| Count | 376 | 388 | 3.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bilsky
In discussing ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Bilsky identified as White, though there was a slight decrease from 98.14% in 2000 to 97.42% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, which saw an increase from 1.33% in 2000 to 1.55% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, mainly because these ethnic identities had zero representation in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.14% | 97.42% | -0.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 1.55% | 16.54% |
| 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% |