Explore the Family Name Blagrove
The meaning of Blagrove
English: habitational name from any of several places called Blagrave, especially the one in Lambourn (Berkshire), which means ‘black grove’, from Old English blæc ‘black’ + grāf ‘grove’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Blagrove in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Blagrove has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Blagrove was ranked as the 92,217th most common surname, while by 2010, it had climbed to 69,579th in the rankings, representing a change of 24.55%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also grew from 185 in 2000 to 282 in 2010, reflecting a 52.43% rise. The proportion per 100,000 people increased by 42.86%, moving from 0.07 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,217 | #69,579 | 24.55% |
| Count | 185 | 282 | 52.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.1 | 42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blagrove
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Blagrove has also shown some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census. A majority identify as Black, although this percentage slightly dipped from 82.16% in 2000 to 80.14% in 2010. Those identifying as White remained relatively steady, seeing a negligible decrease from 10.81% to 10.64%. The category of two or more races experienced a small drop of 8.32%, from 5.41% to 4.96%. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation surged from 0% in 2000 to 4.26% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 82.16% | 80.14% | -2.46% |
| White | 10.81% | 10.64% | -1.57% |
| Two or More Races | 5.41% | 4.96% | -8.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |