Explore the Family Name Bledsaw
The meaning of Bledsaw
Altered form of English Bledsoe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bledsaw in the United States?
The surname Bledsaw saw an increase in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 66,878 in terms of commonality among all surnames, but by 2010, it moved up to rank 64,054—a growth of approximately 4.22%. The overall count of individuals with the Bledsaw surname also increased by 12.68% during the same decade, rising from 276 to 311. As a result, the proportion of people named Bledsaw per 100,000 of the population experienced a 10% uptick, moving from 0.1 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #64,054 | 4.22% |
| Count | 276 | 311 | 12.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bledsaw
In terms of ethnicity, the Bledsaw surname is predominantly associated with White and Black identities according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. However, there have been some noticeable shifts over the decade. While the percentage of those identified as White decreased slightly from 71.38% to 69.77%, the Hispanic representation has more than doubled from 1.81% to 3.86%. The individuals identifying with two or more races have also seen a considerable boost, increasing by nearly 78%. Meanwhile, there was a slight decline in the black demographic from 22.46% to 22.19%. Notably, in both 2000 and 2010, no Bledsaws identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.38% | 69.77% | -2.26% |
| Black | 22.46% | 22.19% | -1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 3.86% | 77.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 3.86% | 113.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.17% | 0% | 0% |