Explore the Family Name Bistline
The meaning of Bistline
Americanized form of German Bäuschlein, a pet form of Bausch. Compare Beishline. History: It was Andreas Bäuschlein from Dietenhan in Württemberg, Germany, whose surname was changed to Bistline after he arrived in PA in 1754. The surname of one of his children was respelled Beistlein.
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How common is the last name Bistline in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bistline has shown a surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name rose from 34,711 to 32,599, marking a 6.08% increase over the decade. Likewise, the count of people with this surname also grew by 14.45%, from 616 individuals in 2000 to 705 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of Bistlines per 100,000 people in the population saw a slight uptick of 4.35%, moving from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,711 | #32,599 | 6.08% |
| Count | 616 | 705 | 14.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.24 | 4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bistline
In terms of ethnicity, the Bistline surname is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, virtually all Bistlines identified as White, although there was a marginal decline of -0.18% over the decade. The Hispanic representation among Bistlines remained almost steady, slipping slightly from 1.14% in 2000 to 1.13% in 2010. Data for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were either absent or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.05% | 97.87% | -0.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.13% | -0.88% |
| 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% |