Explore the Family Name Blagden
The meaning of Blagden
English: habitational name from Blagden Farm in Hempstead (Essex), Blackden (Cheshire), Blagdon (Northumberland), Blakedon Hollow (Great Longstone, Derbyshire), or any of the various places called Blagdon in Somerset, Cornwall, and Devon, where there are five examples. The places in Cheshire, Northumberland, and Derbyshire are named in Old English as ‘dark valley’ (blæc denu); those in Devon, Somerset, Cornwall, and Essex are ‘black hill’ (Old English blæc dūn).
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How common is the last name Blagden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Blagden has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 117,538 in terms of popularity and this rank fell to 130,610 in 2010, marking a decrease of about 11.12 percent. The total count of individuals with the Blagden surname also reduced from 137 in 2000 to 130 in 2010, indicating a drop of approximately 5.11 percent. This resulted in a reduction in the proportion of people named Blagden per 100k from 0.05 to 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #117,538 | #130,610 | -11.12% |
| Count | 137 | 130 | -5.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blagden
The ethnic identity associated with the Blagden surname has also experienced some changes from 2000 to 2010, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of Blagdens identified as White at 97.81 percent, but this figure dropped to 93.85 percent in 2010, a decrease of about 4.05 percent. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as belonging to two or more races increased to 3.85 percent in 2010 from zero in 2000. There were no recorded changes in other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native for the Blagden surname during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.81% | 93.85% | -4.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |