Find out how popular the last name Biag is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Biag.

Biag, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Biag surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Biag in America

Biag is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Biag surname appeared 122 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Biag.

The history of the last name Biag

The surname "BIAG" is of German origin, and it can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "biegen," which means "to bend" or "to curve." This word was likely used as a descriptive term for someone who lived near a bend in a river or a curved road.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "BIAG" can be found in a German census record from the year 1287, where a man named Hans Biag is listed as a resident of the town of Freiburg im Breisgau. The name was also found in several other historical documents from the same region, suggesting that it was a localized surname prevalent in the southwestern part of Germany.

In the 15th century, a man named Johann Biag (1432-1498) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Augsburg. He is mentioned in several trade records and land deeds from that period, indicating that the surname had gained some prominence and prestige by that time.

Another notable figure bearing the surname "BIAG" was Friedrich Biag (1571-1642), a German theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious topics. His works were widely read and influential during the Protestant Reformation period.

In the 19th century, a family named Biag emigrated from Germany to the United States, settling in the state of Pennsylvania. One of the descendants of this family, William Biag (1845-1923), became a respected businessman and philanthropist in the city of Philadelphia.

Another individual of note was Elise Biag (1876-1963), a German-born artist who gained recognition for her landscape paintings and portraits. Her works were exhibited in several prestigious galleries across Europe during her lifetime.

While the surname "BIAG" may not be as common as some other German surnames, it has a rich history and has been borne by several notable individuals throughout the centuries. Its origins can be traced back to the descriptive use of the German word "biegen," reflecting the linguistic and cultural heritage of the regions where it first emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Biag

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Biag.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Biag was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Biag was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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