Explore the Family Name Bisping
The meaning of Bisping
German: habitational name from Bispingen near Soltau (Lower Saxony), which is named with a shortened form of biskoping ‘belonging to the bishop’. Compare Bisbing.
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How common is the last name Bisping in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bisping has seen a decrease over a decade. In 2000, Bisping was ranked as the 47,210th most popular surname in the United States with 423 individuals carrying this last name. By 2010, it moved down in rank to become the 51,830th most common surname, reflecting a drop of 9.79%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined by 5.2% from 423 in 2000 to 401 in 2010. The proportion of Bispings per 100,000 people similarly fell by 12.5%, going from 0.16 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,210 | #51,830 | -9.79% |
| Count | 423 | 401 | -5.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bisping
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Bisping, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, predominantly leans towards White ethnicity. In 2000, a significant 98.82% of those with the surname identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly to 97.01% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Bispings identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or as being of two or more races during these years. However, there was a noteworthy change in 2010 when 1.75% of Bispings identified as Hispanic, which was not recorded in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.82% | 97.01% | -1.83% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |