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

Bilik, 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 Bilik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bilik in America

Bilik is the 67519th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bilik surname appeared 292 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 Bilik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bilik 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 Bilik

The surname BILIK originated in Poland, tracing its roots back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Polish word "bilik," which refers to a small, white fish found in the rivers and lakes of the region. This suggests that the name may have been initially adopted by individuals who worked as fishermen or lived in areas known for fishing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BILIK can be found in the Tarnów Land Court Records, dated 1391, where a certain Jan Bilik is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Skrzyszów. This indicates that the name was already well-established by the late 14th century.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing this name was Stanisław Bilik, a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought valiantly in the Polish-Muscovite War of 1609-1618. He played a crucial role in the defense of the city of Smolensk against Russian forces.

The name BILIK also appears in the records of the Jagiellonian University in Kraków, where a student named Marcin Bilik was enrolled in the Faculty of Law in 1612. This suggests that the name was not exclusively associated with the lower classes but also held by individuals from more privileged backgrounds.

During the 17th century, a prominent figure named Jan Bilik was a renowned philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Kraków. His works on ethics and moral philosophy were widely studied and influential in his time.

In the 18th century, a notable bearer of the BILIK surname was Franciszek Bilik, a Polish painter and portraitist who achieved recognition for his artistic skills. His works can still be found in several churches and noble residences across Poland.

Over the centuries, the BILIK surname has undergone minor spelling variations, such as Bilik, Billik, and Bylyk, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic influences. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent, rooted in the Polish word for a small, white fish.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bilik

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

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

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