Explore the Family Name Blei
The meaning of Blei
1. German: variant of Bley ‘lead’. 2. Dutch: variant of Bleij, a nickname for someone who has a cheerful character, from the adjective blij ‘merry, gay, happy’. Compare Bley and Bly.
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How common is the last name Blei in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Blei has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 77,742nd most popular and by 2010, it had fallen to 89,403rd — a decline of 15%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Blei surname dropped by 9.61%, from 229 to 207. The proportion of the Blei surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 12.5% in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #89,403 | -15% |
| Count | 229 | 207 | -9.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blei
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Blei surname identify as White. In 2000, 97.38% identified as White, slightly decreasing to 96.14% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw growth, rising from 2.18% in 2000 to 2.90% in 2010, a change of 33.03%. There were no significant changes for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the proportions either remaining at zero or not disclosed due to suppression (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.38% | 96.14% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 2.9% | 33.03% |
| 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% |