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

Bilbrew, 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 Bilbrew surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bilbrew in America

Bilbrew is the 76029th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bilbrew surname appeared 253 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 Bilbrew.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bilbrew 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 Bilbrew

The surname BILBREW appears to have originated in England, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from a combination of the Old English words "bil" meaning "sword" or "staff" and "broc" meaning "brook" or "stream". This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a stream or brook where swords or staffs were made or traded.

One of the earliest known references to the BILBREW name can be found in parish records from the village of Pitstone, Buckinghamshire, where a Thomas Bilbrew was recorded in 1592. Similar spellings such as Bilbroe and Bilbrowe were also found in nearby areas during the same time period.

The BILBREW surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest was John Bilbrew, a merchant from London who was recorded in the Guild of Mercers in 1622. Another was William Bilbrew, a farmer from Oxfordshire who served in the English Civil War under Oliver Cromwell in the 1640s.

In the 18th century, a family by the name of BILBREW was prominent in the county of Gloucestershire. Robert BILBREW (1712-1789) was a successful landowner and magistrate, while his son Thomas BILBREW (1745-1822) was a renowned botanist and horticulturist who cultivated many rare plant species on his estate.

Moving into the 19th century, the BILBREW name can be found in various parts of England and Wales. One notable figure was James BILBREW (1803-1871), a clergyman from Shropshire who became a prominent advocate for educational reform and founded several schools in the region.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth BILBREW (1822-1897), a writer and poet from Cornwall who published several volumes of poetry and prose works during the Victorian era. Her works often explored themes of nature and rural life in the English countryside.

While the BILBREW surname may not be as widespread as some others, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and can be traced back to its origins in the English counties of Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. The name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, farmers, clergymen, botanists, and writers, contributing to the diverse tapestry of English cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bilbrew

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

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

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