2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Bilardello
A surname originating from Italy, possibly derived from the words 'biliardo' (billiard) or 'bile' (bile).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Bilardello. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bilardello surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Bilardello in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bilardello, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (5.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bilardello
The surname Bilardello is of Italian origin, believed to have originated in the regions of Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia in northeastern Italy during the late medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "biliardo," which means "billiard" or "billiard table," suggesting a possible connection to a family trade or occupation related to the production or use of billiard tables.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Bilardello can be found in a document from the 16th century, where it appears as "Billardello." This variation in spelling was common during that time, as standardized spellings were not yet widely adopted. The presence of the name in this historical record indicates that the Bilardello family had already established roots in the region by that point.
In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname Bilardello was Giovanni Battista Bilardello, a skilled woodworker and cabinetmaker from the city of Vicenza. His craftsmanship was highly regarded, and he was commissioned to create intricate billiard tables for wealthy patrons throughout the Venetian Republic.
Moving into the 18th century, the Bilardello name appears in records from the town of Pordenone, in the province of Udine. One such record mentions a family of Bilardello winemakers who owned vineyards in the surrounding countryside. Their wines were known for their quality and were enjoyed by local nobility.
During the 19th century, a Bilardello family from the city of Trieste gained prominence in the field of maritime trade. Pietro Bilardello, born in 1812, founded a successful shipping company that facilitated the transport of goods throughout the Adriatic Sea and beyond. His son, Antonio Bilardello (1845-1918), expanded the family business and became a respected figure in the city's mercantile community.
Another notable individual with the surname Bilardello was Emilia Bilardello (1887-1967), a celebrated artist from Venice. Her vibrant paintings captured the essence of Venetian life and landscapes, and her works were exhibited in galleries across Italy and Europe during her lifetime.
While the Bilardello name is most commonly associated with Italy, it is important to note that due to migration and the widespread diaspora of Italian families over the centuries, the surname can now be found in various parts of the world, including other European countries and the Americas.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bilardello
Among Census respondents with the surname Bilardello, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (5.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Bilardello bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bilardello surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.8% · 89
- Hispanic or Latino6.7% · 7
- Two or more races5.7% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bilardello
Bilardello appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
+2 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,245 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.9%) | Up 4,245 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bilardello surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #157,234 | #152,989 | 2.7% |
| Count | 103 | 105 | 1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 17.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bilardello bearers went from 103 to 105 (+1.9% change). The surname moved up 4,245 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #152,989.
FAQ
Bilardello surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bilardello?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Bilardello. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Bilardello?
Bilardello ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Bilardello. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bilardello.
Has Bilardello become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bilardello went from 103 recorded bearers to 105. That is an increase of 2 (+1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Bilardello?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bilardello, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (5.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bilardello in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.8% (89 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bilardello appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.8%), Hispanic (6.7%), Two or More Races (5.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bilardello (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bilardello mean?
A surname originating from Italy, possibly derived from the words 'biliardo' (billiard) or 'bile' (bile). The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bilardello (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Bilardello?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.