Explore the Family Name Blaize
The meaning of Blaize
1. French and Breton: variant of Blaise 1. In France, this surname is most common in Brittany (Finistère). 2. English (Staffordshire): from Middle English blase, blese, bleis ‘torch, firebrand’, perhaps used for a torch bearer. 3. English (Staffordshire): alternatively, a variant of Bloise.
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How common is the last name Blaize in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Blaize saw a moderate increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 40,265th among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to 38,532nd place, marking a 4.3% increase. Correspondingly, the count of individuals with this last name went from 512 to 574 during this period, representing a 12.11% rise. However, the proportion of people named Blaize per 100,000 remained constant at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,265 | #38,532 | 4.3% |
| Count | 512 | 574 | 12.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blaize
Concerning its ethnic identity, the U.S. Decennial Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Blaize identified as White or Black in the years 2000 and 2010. Those who identified as White slightly decreased from 53.32% in 2000 to 52.44% in 2010, while those identifying as Black increased minutely from 41.60% to 41.99%. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races also rose notably by 51.79%, albeit from a small base of 1.95% in 2000. The Hispanic representation also grew by 21.40%, moving from 2.15% in 2000 to 2.61% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals with the Blaize surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.32% | 52.44% | -1.65% |
| Black | 41.6% | 41.99% | 0.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.95% | 2.96% | 51.79% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 2.61% | 21.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |