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

Bitsilly, 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 Bitsilly surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bitsilly in America

Bitsilly is the 80131st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bitsilly surname appeared 237 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 Bitsilly.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bitsilly 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 Bitsilly

The surname BITSILLY is believed to have originated in the northwest region of England during the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "bit" meaning a small piece or fragment, and "sill" referring to a threshold or ledge. The combination of these words may have been used to describe someone who lived near a small ledge or outcropping.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BITSILLY name appears in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield, Yorkshire, dating back to 1275. The entry refers to a "Johanne Bitsilly" who was a tenant farmer in the area. This suggests the name was already established in this region by the late 13th century.

In the early 15th century, the BITSILLY surname is mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Westmorland, which were records of tax payments made to the English Crown. An individual named "Robertus Bytesylle" is listed as a taxpayer from the village of Bampton in 1412.

During the Tudor period, a wealthy merchant named Thomas BITSILLY (1491-1562) was a prominent figure in the city of Bristol. He served as Mayor of Bristol in 1543 and was known for his involvement in the local wool trade.

In the 17th century, a family of BITSILLYS resided in the village of Brampton, Cumbria. One member, John BITSILLY (1624-1692), was a respected stonemason who worked on the construction of several local churches and buildings.

A notable figure in the 18th century was Sir William BITSILLY (1738-1815), a British naval officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War. He achieved the rank of Vice Admiral and was awarded several honors for his service.

During the Victorian era, Emily BITSILLY (1829-1901) was a celebrated author and poet from Lancashire. Her collection of romantic verses, titled "Whispers from the Moors," was widely popular in its time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bitsilly

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

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

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