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

Billhimer, 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 Billhimer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Billhimer in America

Billhimer is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Billhimer surname appeared 161 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 Billhimer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Billhimer 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 Billhimer

The surname "Billhimer" is of German origin and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Saxony, where it was initially spelled as "Billheimer" or "Bilheimer". The name is derived from the Germanic words "bill" meaning "axe" and "heim" meaning "home" or "homestead".

In the early 1600s, records show that the Billhimer family settled in the town of Königstein, located in the Ore Mountains of Saxony. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the town's church registry, where a Johann Billhimer was recorded as a resident in 1612.

Over the centuries, the Billhimer name spread across various parts of Germany and other German-speaking regions. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Heinrich Billhimer (1647-1714), a renowned Lutheran theologian and author from Saxony. Another notable figure was Maria Billhimer (1768-1842), a German painter known for her landscape and still-life works.

In the late 18th century, some Billhimer families emigrated to the United States, settling in areas such as Pennsylvania and Ohio. One of the earliest recorded Billhimers in America was Johann Christoph Billhimer (1785-1864), who arrived from Hesse-Darmstadt and established a farm in Pennsylvania.

Another prominent Billhimer was William Billhimer (1826-1901), a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He fought in several major battles, including Gettysburg, and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery.

Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Billhimer name could be found in various parts of the United States, with families residing in states like Illinois, Missouri, and California. One notable individual was Emma Billhimer (1871-1945), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in California.

While the Billhimer surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world, with families bearing this name found in countries like Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. However, the name remains relatively uncommon, with its origins tracing back to the axe-wielding homesteaders of 16th-century Saxony.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Billhimer

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

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

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