Explore the Family Name Blaauw
The meaning of Blaauw
Dutch: from the adjective blauw ‘blue’, applied as a nickname with various senses: someone who habitually wore blue clothes, a dyer, someone with blue eyes, a sickly or pale person, someone with a bluish complexion resulting from poor circulation, etc. This surname is also established in South Africa. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Coen, Hannie, Hendrik.
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How common is the last name Blaauw in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Blaauw saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 81,414 in the United States, but fell to 85,659 by 2010, marking a decrease of 5.21%. The total count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 216 to 218 during this decade, resulting in a modest growth of 0.93%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the popularity of the surname dropped by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,414 | #85,659 | -5.21% |
| Count | 216 | 218 | 0.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blaauw
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Blaauw also experienced some shifts over the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. White individuals constituted the largest share, though their percentage decreased from 91.20% in 2000 to 88.07% in 2010. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 3.70% to 5.50%. Those identified as Asian/Pacific Islander declined from 5.09% to 3.67%. Interestingly, the census data for 2010 also recorded individuals with the Blaauw surname who identified with two or more races, which was not previously observed in 2000. However, there was no recorded change for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.2% | 88.07% | -3.43% |
| Hispanic | 3.7% | 5.5% | 48.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.09% | 3.67% | -27.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.75% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |