Explore the Family Name Blauvelt
The meaning of Blauvelt
American Dutch: habitational name from a farm named Blau Veldt ‘blue field’, referring to a field where a dyer would spread clothes to dry. History: Gerrit Hendricksz immigrated in New Amsterdam in New Netherland (now New York City, NY) in 1638. As an owner of farmland on Manhattan Island he became known as the Blau Boer and his farm as the Blau Veldt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Blauvelt in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Blauvelt has seen a slight decrease over the years. In 2000, it ranked 13,548 and was carried by approximately 2,056 individuals. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 14,549, and the number of people bearing the name also fell slightly to 2,048. This represents a popularity drop rate of about 7.39%, while the count decreased by just 0.39%. The proportion of the surname Blauvelt per 100,000 people was at 0.76 in 2000, but this fell to 0.69 in 2010, marking a decline of 9.21%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,548 | #14,549 | -7.39% |
| Count | 2,056 | 2,048 | -0.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.76 | 0.69 | -9.21% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blauvelt
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Blauvelt. As of 2000, the majority of bearers were White (96.64%), a number that slightly decreased to 95.90% by 2010. Over the same period, there was a significant increase in Hispanic individuals carrying the surname, from 0.83% to 1.95%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the Blauvelt surname increased from 0.54% to 0.73%. However, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races saw a decrease from 1.46% to 0.93%. The Black population and American Indian/Alaskan Native population with the Blauvelt surname was negligible in 2000, with the 2010 data suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 95.9% | -0.77% |
| Hispanic | 0.83% | 1.95% | 134.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 0.93% | -36.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0.73% | 35.19% |
| Black | 0.24% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.29% | 0% | 0% |