Explore the Family Name Blando
The meaning of Blando
1. Italian and Hispanic (Philippines): nickname from blando ‘flattering, caressing, smooth, gentle, mild’ (from Latin blandus), or from a personal name based on this adjective. 2. Polish: unexplained. It is found in central Poland. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Amadeo, Angelo, Caesar, Gino, Petrina, Vincenzo, Vito. Spanish Domingo, Eduardo, Ernesto, Jesus, Joaquin, Luis, Manuel, Marcela, Margarita, Mercedes. Polish Krzysztof, Lech.
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How common is the last name Blando in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Blando has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 31,621 in popularity among all surnames in the United States. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 34,495, marking a 9.09% decrease. Similarly, the count of this surname also declined from 691 in 2000 to 656 in 2010, indicating a 5.07% drop. As a result, the proportion per 100,000 people bearing this surname decreased by 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,621 | #34,495 | -9.09% |
| Count | 691 | 656 | -5.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.22 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blando
In terms of ethnicity, based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, most individuals with the Blando surname identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 70.04% in 2000 to 67.68% in 2010. The second-largest ethnic group was Asian/Pacific Islander, with a nearly unchanged proportion of around 19%. Notably, there was a substantial increase of 120.69% in the number of individuals identifying as two or more races, growing from 1.45% in 2000 to 3.20% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also rose from 8.83% to 9.76%, showing a 10.53% increase. There were no identified Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the Blando surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.04% | 67.68% | -3.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 19.1% | 19.05% | -0.26% |
| Hispanic | 8.83% | 9.76% | 10.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 3.2% | 120.69% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |