Explore the Family Name Bispo

The meaning of Bispo

Portuguese and Galician: nickname from bispo ‘bishop’ (see Bishop).

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How common is the last name Bispo in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Bispo has seen a surge in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 62,046, but by 2010, it rose to 55,386, marking a 10.73% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also grew significantly, from 302 people in 2000 to 371 in 2010. This indicates an impressive rise of 22.85%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people increased by 18.18% during the same period.

20002010Change
Rank#62,046#55,38610.73%
Count30237122.85%
Proportion per 100k0.110.1318.18%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bispo

When we look at the ethnic identity associated with the Bispo surname, the census data reveals some noteworthy changes between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of White individuals decreased slightly by 2.19%, there were significant increases among the Hispanic and Black communities. Hispanics with the Bispo surname rose by 58.51%, and Blacks saw a 62.65% increase. On the other hand, those identifying with two or more races dropped by 55.49%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero.

20002010Change
White87.09%85.18%-2.19%
Hispanic6.29%9.97%58.51%
Black1.66%2.7%62.65%
Two or More Races3.64%1.62%-55.49%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%