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

Billiot, 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 Billiot surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Billiot in America

Billiot is the 9881st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Billiot surname appeared 3,272 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 Billiot.

We can also compare 2010 data for Billiot 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 Billiot

The surname Billiot is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the region of Normandy in northern France during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "billette," meaning a small log or billet of wood. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone who worked with wood, such as a woodcutter or a carpenter.

The earliest known record of the Billiot name dates back to the 13th century, where it appeared in various medieval documents and records from the Normandy region. One notable mention is found in the Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen, a register of the citizens of Rouen, which lists a certain Jehan Billiot in the year 1292.

During the 14th century, the name Billiot began to spread beyond Normandy as people migrated to other parts of France and Europe. In 1356, a man named Guillemin Billiot was recorded as a resident of the town of Montdidier, located in the historical province of Picardy.

The Billiot surname also made its way across the English Channel, where it appeared in some early English records. In the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1334, which were tax records compiled during the reign of King Edward III, there is an entry for a Thomas Byllyot residing in the county of Somerset.

As the centuries passed, the Billiot name continued to be documented in various historical records and manuscripts across Europe. One notable figure bearing this surname was Jean-Baptiste Billiot, a French painter and engraver who lived from 1639 to 1715. He was recognized for his intricate etchings and engravings of religious subjects.

Another prominent individual with the Billiot surname was François-Joseph Billiot, a French military officer who served during the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. Born in 1771, he rose through the ranks and became a brigadier general, distinguishing himself in several battles before his death in 1818.

In the 19th century, a man named Théodore Billiot gained recognition as a French sculptor and medallist. He was born in 1825 and is known for his intricate sculpted works, including medals and medallions commemorating important historical events and figures.

Moving into the 20th century, one notable bearer of the Billiot surname was Émile Billiot, a French painter and illustrator who lived from 1876 to 1961. He was renowned for his vibrant landscapes and scenes depicting rural life in France.

Throughout its long history, the Billiot surname has also been associated with various place names and locations, particularly in France. For example, the village of Billiot in the department of Manche, Normandy, likely derived its name from an early settler or landowner with the Billiot surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Billiot

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

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

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