Explore the Family Name Blane
The meaning of Blane
Scottish (Ayrshire): variant of Blain.
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How common is the last name Blane in the United States?
The surname Blane has shown an increase in popularity over the first decade of the 21st century, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Blane was ranked as the 26,267th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen up the ranks to become the 25,171st most common name, marking a 4.17% change. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 875 in 2000 to 985 in 2010, indicating a growth of 12.57%. Furthermore, the proportion of Blanes per 100,000 people slightly increased from 0.32 to 0.33 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,267 | #25,171 | 4.17% |
| Count | 875 | 985 | 12.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.33 | 3.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blane
Regarding its ethnic identity, data based on the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Blane identified as White, with a slight decrease from 72.69% in 2000 to 72.08% in 2010. The number of Blanes identifying as Black also reduced by 7.73%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a rise of 48.18%. Interestingly, there were no recorded instances of Blanes identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, these categories accounted for 0.71% and 0.51% respectively. The category of "Two or more races" also saw significant growth, rising from 1.03% in 2000 to 2.84% in 2010, marking an increase of 175.73%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.69% | 72.08% | -0.84% |
| Black | 23.66% | 21.83% | -7.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 2.84% | 175.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 2.03% | 48.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.71% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.51% | 0% |