Explore the Family Name Blanford
The meaning of Blanford
English: variant of Blandford.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Blanford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Blanford saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of the name fell by 3.02%, moving from 16,471st place in 2000 to 16,968th in 2010. However, the total count of people with this surname increased by 4.23%, from 1,607 in 2000 to 1,675 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion of individuals named Blanford per 100,000 people declined by 5.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,471 | #16,968 | -3.02% |
| Count | 1,607 | 1,675 | 4.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.57 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blanford
Looking at the ethnic identity distribution for the Blanford surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were noteworthy shifts from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 5.88% and 93.55% respectively. Individuals of two or more races also saw a significant rise, increasing by 187.65%. While white individuals still held the majority, they experienced a slight decline of 2.24%. The Hispanic population decreased by 6.88%, but there was a small increase in the Black community, rising by 1.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.14% | 80.3% | -2.24% |
| Black | 13.88% | 14.03% | 1.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 2.33% | 187.65% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 2.03% | -6.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.68% | 0.72% | 5.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.31% | 0.6% | 93.55% |