Explore the Family Name Biswell
The meaning of Biswell
English (Buckinghamshire): possibly from a lost or unidentified place called with Old English bēos ‘coarse grass’ + wella ‘spring, stream’. Alternatively, a variant of Boswell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Biswell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Biswell showed slight fluctuations in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 42,437th in terms of commonness, but by 2010 it had slipped to 44,193rd, a decrease of approximately 4.14%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Biswell surname increased from 481 to 487, a growth of 1.25%. However, when calculated as a proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decline of 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,437 | #44,193 | -4.14% |
| Count | 481 | 487 | 1.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Biswell
Referring to the Census data for the ethnic identity associated with the Biswell name, there were some notable shifts over the decade. While a large percentage of those carrying the surname identified as White (94.80% in 2000 and 92.81% in 2010), there was a minor reduction of around 2.10% over the period. The Hispanic representation among Biswells rose by 31.73%, increasing from 3.12% to 4.11%. Furthermore, those who identify with two or more ethnicities saw an impressive surge of 96.80%, going from 1.25% to 2.46%. There were no reported changes among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.8% | 92.81% | -2.1% |
| Hispanic | 3.12% | 4.11% | 31.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 2.46% | 96.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |