Explore the Family Name Bleazard
The meaning of Bleazard
English: perhaps a variant of Blessed, from Middle English iblescede ‘blessed, happy, fortunate’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bleazard in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bleazard saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 61,713th most popular in the US, but by 2010, it had moved up to 60,196th, representing a 2.46% change in rank. The number of people with this surname also grew during this period, increasing from 304 to 335 (a 10.2% rise), while its representation per 100,000 people remained at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,713 | #60,196 | 2.46% |
| Count | 304 | 335 | 10.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bleazard
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnic identity, the majority of individuals bearing the surname Bleazard identify as White. In 2000, this group constituted 96.71% of all Bleazards, though by 2010, it had slightly decreased to 95.52%. Meanwhile, there was a substantial increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, growing from 1.97% in 2000 to 3.58% in 2010. No individuals were recorded as identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.71% | 95.52% | -1.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 3.58% | 81.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |