Explore the Family Name Bizon
The meaning of Bizon
Polish: nickname from bizon ‘whip’, used for a big, ponderous person. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Thadeus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bizon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bizon saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 54,522nd in popularity and dropped to 76,029th by 2010, marking a decline of 39.45%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 354 in 2000 to 253 in 2010, a reduction of 28.53%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Bizon per 100,000 people fell by 30.77% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #76,029 | -39.45% |
| Count | 354 | 253 | -28.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.09 | -30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bizon
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a slight shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bizon between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the majority identified as White, but there was a small decrease from 96.05% in 2000 to 93.68% in 2010. Over the same decade, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.82% in 2000 to 3.95% in 2010, marking a 40.07% change. There were no recorded instances of the surname Bizon among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 93.68% | -2.47% |
| Hispanic | 2.82% | 3.95% | 40.07% |
| 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% |