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

Biller, 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 Biller surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Biller in America

Biller is the 10587th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Biller surname appeared 3,028 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Biller.

We can also compare 2010 data for Biller 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 Biller

The surname BILLER has its origins in Germany, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the German word "bille," which translates to "ax" or "hatchet." This suggests that the name was initially associated with occupations involving woodcutting or forestry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BILLER can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, where a certain Henricus Biller was mentioned in 1295. This provides evidence that the name was already in use during the 13th century in the region now known as eastern Germany.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various records across different parts of Germany. For example, in 1375, a Johannes Biller was listed in the city records of Nuremberg, indicating the presence of the name in the southern part of the country.

The BILLER surname has also been associated with certain place names, such as Billerhusen (now known as Billenhausen), a village in Lower Saxony. This connection suggests that some bearers of the name may have originated from or resided in this particular location.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname BILLER was Johannes Biller, a German composer and organist who lived from around 1430 to 1510. He was known for his contributions to sacred music during the Renaissance period.

In the 16th century, the name BILLER appeared in various historical documents, including the Einwohnerbuch der Reichsstadt Nürnberg (Resident Book of the Imperial City of Nuremberg), where several individuals with this surname were recorded.

Another notable figure was Christoph Biller, a German theologian and Lutheran reformer who lived from 1534 to 1607. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation and was known for his writings on theological subjects.

During the 17th century, the BILLER surname continued to be found in various parts of Germany. For example, in 1675, a Johann Georg Biller was recorded as a resident of the city of Erfurt, located in the central region of the country.

One of the most prominent individuals with the BILLER surname was Georg Biller, a German mathematician and astronomer who lived from 1693 to 1766. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy, and his works were widely recognized during his lifetime.

As the centuries progressed, the BILLER surname spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, with bearers of the name settling in various countries and regions. However, its roots remain firmly rooted in the historical records of Germany, where the name first emerged and gained prominence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Biller

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

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

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