Explore the Family Name Bispham
The meaning of Bispham
English: habitational name from either of two places in Lancashire: Bispham near Blackpool (recorded as Bischopham in 1086 in Domesday Book) or Bispham in Croston.
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How common is the last name Bispham in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bispham has seen a slight decrease in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked 82,019, but by 2010 it had dropped to 91,221, marking an 11.22% decrease. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 214 in 2000 to 202 in 2010, a reduction of 5.61%. Similarly, the proportion of the Bispham surname per 100,000 people fell by 12.5%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,019 | #91,221 | -11.22% |
| Count | 214 | 202 | -5.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bispham
Ethnic identity data based on the Decennial U.S. Census for the Bispham surname reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White increased slightly from 49.53% to 50.99%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 72.19%, growing from 3.74% to 6.44%. Conversely, the Black community bearing the Bispham surname decreased by 13.23%, falling from 43.93% to 38.12%. There were no recorded Bisphams identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year, however, there was a small emergence of individuals reporting two or more races by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.53% | 50.99% | 2.95% |
| Black | 43.93% | 38.12% | -13.23% |
| Hispanic | 3.74% | 6.44% | 72.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |