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

Billiel, 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 Billiel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Billiel in America

Billiel is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Billiel surname appeared 101 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 Billiel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Billiel 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 Billiel

The surname Billiel has its origins in France, dating back to the 8th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French words "belle" and "ile," which translate to "beautiful island." This suggests that the name may have originated from a location or geographical feature, possibly an island or coastal region.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Billiel can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Biliell" and "Biliel." This historical document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, provides valuable insights into the distribution of surnames across England during the Norman conquest.

In the 12th century, the name Billiel was documented in various medieval records and manuscripts, such as the Cartulary of Blois and the Chartres Rolls. These sources shed light on the presence of the name in various regions of France, particularly in the Loire Valley and the Île-de-France regions.

One notable figure bearing the surname Billiel was Jean Billiel, a 14th-century merchant and landowner from Normandy. Records indicate that he owned several properties in the region and was involved in the thriving trade between France and England during that time.

Another individual of historical significance was Marguerite Billiel, a 16th-century noblewoman from the Champagne region of France. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of local artists and artisans.

In the 17th century, the name Billiel appeared in the records of the French colony of Quebec, Canada. One of the earliest settlers with this surname was Pierre Billiel, who arrived in New France in the 1660s and established a successful farming operation.

The name Billiel was also found in the records of the French East India Company, with a mention of a merchant named Jacques Billiel who traded in spices and textiles between France and India in the late 18th century.

Another notable bearer of the surname Billiel was Marie-Anne Billiel, a 19th-century painter and artist from the city of Lyons, France. Her works, primarily portraiture and landscapes, were exhibited in various salons and galleries throughout her lifetime.

The name Billiel has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, such as Biliel, Biliell, and Billiell, reflecting the evolution of language and regional dialects. Additionally, some historical records suggest that the name may have been associated with certain place names or locations, further emphasizing its geographical origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Billiel

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

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

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