Explore the Family Name Bylsma
The meaning of Bylsma
West Frisian: variant, mostly Americanized (or archaic), of Bijlsma, a cognate of Dutch Bijl, at least in one case adopted as a metonymic occupational name for a carpenter.
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How common is the last name Bylsma in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bylsma has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 26,946 and dropped to 27,042 in 2010, marking a change of -0.36%. However, despite this decrease in rank, the count of people with the surname Bylsma increased by 5.79% from 847 in 2000 to 896 in 2010. This increase didn't significantly alter the proportion per 100k, which saw a slight reduction of -3.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,946 | #27,042 | -0.36% |
| Count | 847 | 896 | 5.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.3 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bylsma
The ethnic identity linked to the Bylsma surname presented some changes between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest group, those identifying as White, remained relatively stable at around 96%, with a minor decrease of -0.24%. The representation of the Asian/Pacific Islander community increased by 13.56%, and while still small at 1.34%, it indicates a growing diversity within the Bylsma name bearers. Interestingly, there was a noticeable drop of -37.09% in those identifying as having two or more races. Finally, the Hispanic community appeared for the first time in 2010 with an 0.89% representation, while the Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native communities were not represented in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 95.87% | -0.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.18% | 1.34% | 13.56% |
| Two or More Races | 2.13% | 1.34% | -37.09% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.89% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |