Explore the Family Name Blaxton
The meaning of Blaxton
English: variant of Blackstone. This form of the surname has now died out in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Blaxton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Blaxton decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 56,526 in popularity and dropped to a rank of 59,742 in 2010, representing a change of -5.69%. Interestingly, the count of individuals bearing the Blaxton surname remained constant at 338 for both years. However, the proportion of individuals identified with this surname per 100,000 people declined by 15.38% from 0.13 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #59,742 | -5.69% |
| Count | 338 | 338 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blaxton
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the largest ethnic identity among individuals with the surname Blaxton is White, declining slightly from 85.21% in 2000 to 83.43% in 2010. The second-largest group is those identifying as Black, which also saw a minor decrease from 11.54% to 10.95% over the decade. It's striking to note that the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races increased significantly, by 132.58%, although the overall percentage remains relatively small at 4.14%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.21% | 83.43% | -2.09% |
| Black | 11.54% | 10.95% | -5.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 4.14% | 132.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |