Explore the Family Name Blasdell
The meaning of Blasdell
English: variant of Blaisdell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Blasdell in the United States?
Data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the popularity of the surname Blasdell increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Blasdell was ranked as the 44,273rd most common surname, but by 2010 the rank had improved to 43,151 — a growth of 2.53%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose during this period from 458 to 501, an increase of 9.39%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the Blasdell surname per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,273 | #43,151 | 2.53% |
| Count | 458 | 501 | 9.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blasdell
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data demonstrates some shifts over time. While those with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity bearing the Blasdell name were non-existent in 2000, by 2010 they accounted for 1% of all Blasdells. The percentage of Blasdells identifying with two or more races decreased by 42.69%, falling from 3.49% to 2%. Those identifying as White made up the majority of Blasdells, though their representation dropped slightly from 93.89% to 92.42%. Hispanic representation among Blasdells saw an increase of 41.25%, moving from 2.4% to 3.39%. Meanwhile, there were no reported Blasdells of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.89% | 92.42% | -1.57% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% | 3.39% | 41.25% |
| Two or More Races | 3.49% | 2% | -42.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |