Explore the Family Name Blazina
The meaning of Blazina
Croatian (almost exclusively Blažina) and Slovenian (also Blažina): augmentative derivative of the personal name Blaž and also of various Slavic names beginning with Blag- or Blaži- (see Blasko).
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How common is the last name Blazina in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Blazina has seen a slight increase over the years. In 2000, Blazina ranked 44,821 in popularity and saw a marginal rise to 44,730 by 2010, indicating an increase of 0.2%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 451 in 2000 to 480 in 2010, a growth rate of 6.43%. However, when proportioned per 100k people, there was a decrease of -5.88%, falling from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,821 | #44,730 | 0.2% |
| Count | 451 | 480 | 6.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blazina
On the subject of ethnicity, again drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Blazina surname identified as White, although there was a decrease from 98% in 2000 to 95.42% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent in 2000, but by 2010, that demographic had grown to comprise 1.46% of the Blazina population. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races slightly decreased from 1.33% in 2000 to 1.25% in 2010. The Hispanic representation was zero in 2000 but rose to 1.67% in 2010. No individuals with the Blazina surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98% | 95.42% | -2.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.25% | -6.02% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |