Explore the Family Name Bisch
The meaning of Bisch
German: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Bisch in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Bisch' has seen a slight decline over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 39,946th most popular surname, dropping to the 42,308th position by 2010, showing a decrease in popularity by 5.91%. The count for individuals carrying this surname also reduced from 517 in 2000 to 513 in 2010, marking a decrease of 0.77%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 10.53% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,946 | #42,308 | -5.91% |
| Count | 517 | 513 | -0.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bisch
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Bisch', the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identified as White, with an 88.01% representation in 2000 and 87.91% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, declining from 2.51% in 2000 to 2.34% in 2010. The representation of those identifying as Black also decreased from 7.54% in 2000 to 5.85% in 2010. Interestingly, the number of people who identified with two or more ethnicities increased more than double from 0.97% in 2000 to 1.95% in 2010. No individual identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.01% | 87.91% | -0.11% |
| Black | 7.54% | 5.85% | -22.41% |
| Hispanic | 2.51% | 2.34% | -6.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.95% | 101.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |