Explore the Family Name Blandin
The meaning of Blandin
1. French: derivative of Bland. 2. Altered form of Blanding, a surname of English origin.
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How common is the last name Blandin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Blandin had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 28,005th most popular surname, while by 2010, it fell to the 30,277th spot, marking an 8.11% decrease. The number of individuals with the Blandin surname also dropped from 806 in 2000 to 773 in 2010, a 4.09% decline. Consequently, the surname's proportion per 100k people decreased by 13.33%, from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,005 | #30,277 | -8.11% |
| Count | 806 | 773 | -4.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.26 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blandin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Blandin surname has been associated mostly with White, Black, and Hispanic ethnicities in 2000 and 2010. The percentage of White individuals with this surname decreased by 15.65%, dropping from 55.21% in 2000 to 46.57% in 2010. The Black proportion increased by 15.98%, going from 28.78% in 2000 to 33.38% in 2010. During the same period, the Hispanic representation surged by 36.18%, rising from 12.16% to 16.56%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories showed no data for 2010, indicating possible suppression for privacy. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased slightly, from 1.99% in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.21% | 46.57% | -15.65% |
| Black | 28.78% | 33.38% | 15.98% |
| Hispanic | 12.16% | 16.56% | 36.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 1.81% | -9.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.99% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.87% | 0% | 0% |