Explore the Family Name Bilson
The meaning of Bilson
English: variant of Billson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bilson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bilson experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,809th but dropped to the 58,182nd spot by 2010, reflecting a 12.3% decrease. The number of individuals bearing the surname also declined from 377 in 2000 to 349 in 2010, representing a 7.43% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Bilson per 100,000 people fell by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #58,182 | -12.3% |
| Count | 377 | 349 | -7.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bilson
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bilson between 2000 and 2010. There were no recorded instances of the name among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Meanwhile, there was a significant increase of 46.12% within the Black community from 4.51% to 6.59%. The surname saw its most considerable decline, 40.17%, among those identifying with two or more races, dropping from 2.39% to 1.43%. For those identifying as White, there was a small decrease of 3.49%, falling from 92.04% to 88.83%. Intriguingly, the name emerged among those identifying as Hispanic in 2010, where it had not been present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.04% | 88.83% | -3.49% |
| Black | 4.51% | 6.59% | 46.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.29% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.39% | 1.43% | -40.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |