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

Biliter, 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 Biliter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Biliter in America

Biliter is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Biliter surname appeared 124 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 Biliter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Biliter 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 Biliter

The surname BILITER has its origins in central Europe, specifically in the region that is now modern-day Germany. It first emerged in the 12th century, derived from the Old German word "biliteri," which translates to "one who dwells near a bilberry patch." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name likely lived in close proximity to areas where these small, blue-colored berries grew abundantly.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BILITER name can be found in the Annals of the Bishopric of Magdeburg, a historical chronicle from the year 1187, which mentions a landowner named Gottfried BILITER. Another early reference comes from the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, where a certain Heinrich BILITER is listed as a witness in a land dispute in the year 1224.

During the 13th century, the BILITER name began to spread beyond its initial geographical confines. In 1267, records from the town of Nürnberg mention a merchant named Hans BILITER, indicating that the name had made its way into the thriving trade centers of southern Germany. By the late Middle Ages, variations such as BILITER, BILLETER, and BILITTER had emerged, likely due to regional differences in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

One notable figure in the history of the BILITER name was Johann BILITER (1540-1618), a theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in the German states. Another individual of note was Anna BILITER (1612-1679), a renowned herbalist and midwife from the town of Regensburg, whose extensive knowledge of medicinal plants earned her widespread recognition.

In the 18th century, the BILITER name gained prominence in the world of academia. Johannes BILITER (1724-1804) was a respected professor of philosophy at the University of Heidelberg, known for his work on ethics and moral philosophy. His contemporary, Wilhelm BILITER (1738-1811), was a celebrated linguist and philologist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Germanic languages.

As the centuries progressed, the BILITER name continued to be associated with various professions and fields of endeavor. In the 19th century, Friedrich BILITER (1821-1889) was a pioneering architect whose innovative designs left a lasting impact on the urban landscape of several German cities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Biliter

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

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

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