Explore the Family Name Blansit
The meaning of Blansit
Altered form of Blancett or Blanchet, surnames of English and French origin. The surname of French origin was reportedly brought to North America from Germany.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Blansit in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Blansit experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Blansit ranked 55,732nd in popularity and was held by around 344 individuals, equating to roughly 0.13 per 100,000 persons. Ten years later, in 2010, the rank dropped to 60,790 with the count falling slightly to 331, about 0.11 per 100,000 persons. This represents a decline of 9.08% in rank and 3.78% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #60,790 | -9.08% |
| Count | 344 | 331 | -3.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blansit
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Blansit, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in both 2000 and 2010, the vast majority of individuals bearing this name identified as White. However, there was a minor shift over the decade. In 2000, approximately 97.97% of those with the last name Blansit identified as White, but by 2010, this percentage decreased slightly to 96.98%. During this period, there also emerged an association between the surname and individuals identifying as two or more races, which accounted for 2.72% of Blansits in 2010. There were no recorded associations between the Blansit surname and Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.97% | 96.98% | -1.01% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |