Explore the Family Name Bishton
The meaning of Bishton
English: habitational name from any of various places called Bishton (in Shropshire, Staffordshire, Gloucestershire, or Monmouths), Bishopstone (in Herefordshire, Buckinghamshire, or Wiltshire), or Bishopton (in Warwickshire, Yorkshire, or Durham).
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How common is the last name Bishton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bishton has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the United States over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 109,328; however, by 2010, it had fallen to rank 116,201, a change of -6.29%. The count remained stable at 150 for both years, suggesting that while the number of people with this surname did not significantly change, other surnames grew in prevalence. The proportion of individuals with the surname Bishton per 100,000 people also decreased by 16.67%, dropping from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #109,328 | #116,201 | -6.29% |
| Count | 150 | 150 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bishton
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bishton, again based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, a shift is observed between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 94.67% of those with the surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had dropped to 89.33%, a change of -5.64%. For the first time, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic appeared in the statistics, each making up 3.33% of the Bishton population in 2010. Additionally, those identifying as two or more races made up 4.00% of the Bishton population. There were no reported changes in the Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations carrying the Bishton name during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.67% | 89.33% | -5.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.33% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.33% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |