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

Bilo, 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 Bilo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bilo in America

Bilo is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bilo surname appeared 164 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 Bilo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bilo 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 Bilo

The surname BILO has its origins in Italy, dating back to the early medieval period around the 9th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "bile," which referred to a person with a choleric or hot-tempered disposition. The name may have originally been a nickname given to someone with such a temperament.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BILO surname can be found in a document from the town of Siena in Tuscany, dated 1211. This document mentions a certain "Johannes Bilo," who was likely a local resident or landowner. The name also appears in various tax records and property deeds from the 13th and 14th centuries in the regions of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio.

In the 15th century, the BILO surname gained prominence with the rise of the wealthy and influential Bilo family in the city of Florence. This family was involved in banking and commerce, and one of its members, Antonio Bilo (1420-1489), served as a prominent financier and advisor to the Medici family, the ruling dynasty of Florence at the time.

Another notable figure with the BILO surname was Girolamo Bilo (1508-1572), a Venetian scholar and humanist who wrote extensively on topics such as philosophy, literature, and classical studies. He was highly regarded in his time and was a member of several prestigious academic societies.

During the Renaissance period, the BILO name was also associated with the arts. Lorenzo Bilo (1556-1629) was a renowned painter from the city of Perugia, known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, the BILO surname gained recognition in the field of music with the composer and violinist Francesco Bilo (1723-1798). He was born in Naples and was a prominent figure in the Neapolitan School of composers, contributing to the development of the opera and instrumental genres.

Over the centuries, the BILO surname has spread throughout Italy and can be found in various regions, including Tuscany, Lazio, Umbria, and Campania. While not a particularly common name, it has maintained its presence in Italian history and culture, with individuals bearing this surname making contributions in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bilo

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

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

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