Explore the Family Name Blandon
The meaning of Blandon
1. Spanish (Blandón): nickname from blandón ‘wax torch’. 2. English (Suffolk and Essex): variant of Blunden. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Luis, Luz, Juan, Eduardo, Jorge, Mauricio, Ramon, Rodolfo, Sergio, Adela.
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How common is the last name Blandon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Blandon has seen a surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Blandon ranked 15,439 in terms of surname popularity in the United States but climbed to 11,914 by 2010, marking a rise of 22.83 percent. Additionally, the count of individuals with the last name Blandon increased significantly from 1,742 in 2000 to 2,628 in 2010, an increase of 50.86 percent. The proportion of people named Blandon per 100,000 also increased by 36.92 percent during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,439 | #11,914 | 22.83% |
| Count | 1,742 | 2,628 | 50.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.89 | 36.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blandon
The ethnic identity associated with the Blandon surname also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. Although the Hispanic ethnicity continued to dominate, its proportion dropped slightly by 2.89 percent, from 71.87 percent to 69.79 percent. The White ethnicity saw a considerable growth, increasing from 14.06 percent in 2000 to 18.15 percent in 2010. At the same time, the representation of those identifying as Black decreased by 19.21 percent. New appearances in 2010 were those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, even though their proportions remained below one percent. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities also dipped slightly by 6.98 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 71.87% | 69.79% | -2.89% |
| White | 14.06% | 18.15% | 29.09% |
| Black | 12.86% | 10.39% | -19.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 0.8% | -6.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.42% | 0% |