Explore the Family Name Blade
The meaning of Blade
English: 1. from Middle English blade ‘blade’ (Old English blæd), probably used of someone who habitually wore a knife or sword, or perhaps for one who plied the craft of a bladesmith. 2. variant of Blades with loss of final -s.
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How common is the last name Blade in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Blade' increased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Blade was ranked as the 16,249th most common surname, but ten years later it rose to the 15,912th position. This represents a change of 2.07%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname also experienced growth during this period. In 2000, approximately 1,634 people bore the surname, while in 2010 the figure increased to 1,826, showing an increase of 11.75%. The proportion of people with the surname Blade per 100,000 inhabitants also saw a modest rise from 0.61 in 2000 to 0.62 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,249 | #15,912 | 2.07% |
| Count | 1,634 | 1,826 | 11.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.62 | 1.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blade
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides some insight into the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname 'Blade'. In 2000, 61.93% identified as White, which decreased to 58.21% in 2010. The percentage of Black individuals increased from 34.33% in 2000 to 37.68% in 2010. Additionally, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed an upward trend, from 0.98% in 2000 to 1.26% in 2010. Individuals who identify as Two or more races dropped slightly from 1.90% to 1.70%. Interestingly, no individuals with the surname 'Blade' identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, however, by 2010, these figures had changed to 0.88% and 0.27% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.93% | 58.21% | -6.01% |
| Black | 34.33% | 37.68% | 9.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 1.7% | -10.53% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 1.26% | 28.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.27% | 0% |