Explore the Family Name Blancaflor
The meaning of Blancaflor
Hispanic (Philippines): nickname from Spanish blanca flor ‘white flower’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Blancaflor in the United States?
The surname Blancaflor shows considerable movement in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 79,958 in popularity but jumped significantly to rank 68,949 in 2010 – an increase of approximately 13.77%. The count of individuals bearing the Blancaflor name also rose from 221 in 2000 to 285 in 2010, marking a significant uptick of 28.96%. Accordingly, the proportion of people with this last name per 100,000 also increased by 25% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,958 | #68,949 | 13.77% |
| Count | 221 | 285 | 28.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blancaflor
Turning to ethnicity, most bearers of the Blancaflor surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. This demographic grew marginally from 76.47% in 2000 to 79.30% in 2010, showing an increase of 3.7%. Meanwhile, those identifying under two or more races dropped by 7.68%, and the white demographic saw a decrease of 15.38%. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation among Blancaflors increased by 16.61%, though it was still notably smaller than the other categories. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 76.47% | 79.3% | 3.7% |
| Two or More Races | 9.5% | 8.77% | -7.68% |
| White | 9.95% | 8.42% | -15.38% |
| Hispanic | 2.71% | 3.16% | 16.61% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |