Explore the Family Name Bisby
The meaning of Bisby
English (Yorkshire): habitational name from Beesby in Lincolnshire, from an Old Norse personal name Besi + Old Norse bȳ ‘farm’.
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How common is the last name Bisby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bisby has increased between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,152nd most popular, but by 2010, it had risen to become the 51,396th most popular surname, representing a change of 5.09 percent. Furthermore, the number of individuals bearing the surname also rose from 357 in 2000 to 405 in 2010, marking a significant increase of 13.45 percent. The proportion of people with the Bisby surname per 100,000 people similarly increased by 7.69 percent from 0.13 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #51,396 | 5.09% |
| Count | 357 | 405 | 13.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bisby
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Bisby identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 87.96 percent to 85.68 percent over the decade. Interestingly, there was an increase among those identifying as Hispanic and Black. The percentage of Bisbys who identified as Hispanic jumped significantly by 46.83 percent from 2.52 percent in 2000 to 3.70 percent in 2010. Similarly, those who identified as Black increased by 34.87 percent from 4.76 percent to 6.42 percent. The percentages of those identifying with two or more ethnicities remained relatively stable, while there were no reported Bisbys who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.96% | 85.68% | -2.59% |
| Black | 4.76% | 6.42% | 34.87% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 3.7% | 46.83% |
| Two or More Races | 2.24% | 2.22% | -0.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |