Explore the Family Name Bilz
The meaning of Bilz
German: variant (in Saxony, Silesia) of Pilz ‘mushroom’, hence a nickname or a metonymic occupational name for a gatherer or seller of mushrooms. Compare Biltz. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Bilz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bilz held a rank of 67,936 in terms of popularity in 2000 and slightly decreased to the rank of 69,579 in 2010. This change signifies a minor decrease in popularity over the decade. Despite this slight dip in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the surname Bilz increased from 271 in 2000 to 282 in 2010, reflecting a 4.06% increase. The proportion of the Bilz surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1 throughout the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #69,579 | -2.42% |
| Count | 271 | 282 | 4.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bilz
The ethnic identity associated with the Bilz surname has also seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010 based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly all (97.79%) individuals with the Bilz surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage dipped slightly to 95.39%. During the same period, new ethnic identities emerged within the Bilz surname population. Notably, the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic groups, which had no representation in 2000, made up 2.13% of the Bilz surname population each by 2010. However, the percentages for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying with two or more races remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.79% | 95.39% | -2.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.13% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.13% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |