Explore the Family Name Blazevich
The meaning of Blazevich
Americanized form of Croatian Blažević (see Blazevic).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Blazevich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Blazevich saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,008 and then dropped to 65,782 in 2010, marking a change of -2.77%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased slightly from 291 in 2000 to 301 in 2010, showing a positive change of 3.44%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -9.09%, indicating that while the number of people with this surname grew, its popularity did not keep pace with the general population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #65,782 | -2.77% |
| Count | 291 | 301 | 3.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blazevich
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Blazevich. In 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations. However, there was a noticeable shift from 2000 to 2010 in the White and Two or More Races categories. The percentage of people identifying as White with this surname decreased by -1.28% from 97.25% to 96.01%. At the same time, the Two or More Races category, which had zero representation in 2000, showed an increase to 1.99% in 2010. The Hispanic representation disappeared completely in 2010 after having been at 1.72% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 96.01% | -1.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.99% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |