Explore the Family Name Bilsland
The meaning of Bilsland
Scottish: habitational name from either of two places called Bellsland, in Kilmaurs (Ayrshire) and in Riccarton (near Edinburgh).
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How common is the last name Bilsland in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bilsland has grown in popularity over a 10 year period. In 2000, it ranked 150,436 in popularity with only 100 individuals having this surname. Fast forward to 2010, the surname rose to 134,712 in popularity with an increase of 25 people - totaling to 125 individuals bearing the name Bilsland. This signifies a growth rate of 25 percent. The proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.04 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,436 | #134,712 | 10.45% |
| Count | 100 | 125 | 25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bilsland
On the ethnicity front, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of those carrying the Bilsland surname identify as White. In 2000, 90 percent were identified as White, and by 2010, this figure increased to 96.80 percent. In 2000, there was a small percentage (5 percent) who identified with two or more ethnicities, and another 5 percent who identified as Hispanic. However, by 2010, these figures dropped to zero. No individuals with the Bilsland surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90% | 96.8% | 7.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |