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

Billops, 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 Billops surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Billops in America

Billops is the 78821st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Billops surname appeared 242 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 Billops.

We can also compare 2010 data for Billops 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 Billops

The surname Billops is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval era, specifically the 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the county of Norfolk, where the name was first recorded as "Bilhope" and "Bylhope." These early spellings suggest a derivation from a place name, possibly a combination of the Old English elements "bil" (hill) and "hop" (a small enclosed valley or remote place).

One of the earliest documented references to the Billops surname can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, which listed landowners and tenants in various counties. Here, the name was recorded as "Bylhope" in the county of Norfolk. This record provides evidence of the surname's existence and its association with the region during the 13th century.

As time passed, the surname underwent various spelling variations, including Billops, Billopp, Billop, and Billups. These variations were common during the Middle Ages due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions and the influence of local dialects.

The earliest known bearer of the Billops surname was Roger Billops, born around 1380 in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. Records indicate that he was a merchant and landowner in the area. Another notable figure from the 15th century was John Billops, born in 1422 in Aylsham, Norfolk. He was a prominent wool trader and served as a local magistrate.

In the 16th century, the Billops family gained prominence in Lincolnshire, where they were landowners and businessmen. One notable member was Thomas Billops, born in 1542 in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. He was a successful merchant and served as a town alderman.

The 17th century saw the Billops surname spread to other parts of England, with records indicating bearers in counties such as Yorkshire and Gloucestershire. A notable figure from this period was Edward Billops, born in 1604 in Gloucestershire. He was a scholar and author, known for his work on English grammar and literature.

Moving into the 18th century, the Billops surname gained recognition in the literary world with the birth of James Billops in 1726 in Yorkshire. He was a renowned poet and playwright, and his works were widely acclaimed during the Romantic era.

Throughout its history, the Billops surname has been associated with various place names, such as Billops Hill in Norfolk and Billops Farm in Lincolnshire. These place names further reinforce the surname's connection to the English countryside and its potential origins as a locational surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Billops

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

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

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