Explore the Family Name Blazier
The meaning of Blazier
English: variant of Blazer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Blazier in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Blazier has experienced a decrease in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked 26,332 and held by 872 individuals in the United States. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 35,395 with only 636 people carrying the surname, marking a decline of 34.42% in rank and a 27.06% drop in count. The proportion of individuals bearing this name per 100,000 also fell from 0.32 to 0.22 between 2000 and 2010, indicating a decrease of 31.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,332 | #35,395 | -34.42% |
| Count | 872 | 636 | -27.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.22 | -31.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blazier
The ethnicity profile of individuals with the surname Blazier shifted slightly over the same period, as detailed in the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the overwhelming majority of Blaziers were of white ethnic identity, at 96.90%. This percentage marginally decreased to 95.91% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander representation among Blaziers increased from 0.92% to 1.26% while those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 0.57% to 1.26% during the decade. However, the percentage of Blaziers reporting two or more races reduced from 1.15% to 0.79%. There were no recorded changes for individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 95.91% | -1.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.92% | 1.26% | 36.96% |
| Hispanic | 0.57% | 1.26% | 121.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 0.79% | -31.3% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |