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

Bial, 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 Bial surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bial in America

Bial is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bial surname appeared 102 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 Bial.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bial to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bial

The surname BIAL is believed to have originated in Poland, where it first appeared in records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Polish word "bialy," which means "white" or "fair," suggesting that the name may have been given as a descriptive nickname to someone with light-colored hair or a fair complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BIAL surname can be found in the "Akta Metrykalne" (parish records) of the city of Krakow from the late 1500s. These records mention a certain Jan BIAL, a merchant and landowner who lived in the city during that time.

In the 17th century, the BIAL name was also found in the town of Bialystok, which is located in northeastern Poland. The town's name itself is derived from the same root word as the surname, suggesting a possible connection between the place and the family name.

A notable figure bearing the BIAL surname was Franciszek BIAL (1834-1916), a Polish painter and art teacher who was known for his landscapes and portraits. His works can be found in several museums and galleries throughout Poland.

Another historical figure with the BIAL surname was Józef BIAL (1866-1935), a Polish architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Warsaw, including the Polish Academy of Sciences and the Warsaw School of Economics.

In the 19th century, the BIAL name made its way to other parts of Europe, with some bearers of the surname settling in countries like Germany and France. One such individual was August BIAL (1821-1892), a German businessman and industrialist who founded a successful textile manufacturing company in Saxony.

Throughout its history, the BIAL surname has also been associated with various place names and alternative spellings. In some regions of Poland, it was recorded as "Biały" or "Bialek," while in other parts of Europe, it appeared as "Bial," "Biahl," or "Biehl."

Other notable figures with the BIAL surname include Kazimierz BIAL (1902-1980), a Polish mathematician and logician who made significant contributions to the field of set theory, and Maria BIAL (1904-1986), a Polish actress and theater director who was renowned for her performances in classical plays.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bial

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

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 Bial 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bial has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Bial was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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