Explore the Family Name Blenman
The meaning of Blenman
English (Somerset): variant of Blinman, from Middle English blindman ‘blind man’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Blenman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Blenman increased between 2000 and 2010. Its rank moved up from 59,147 in 2000 to 53,316 in 2010, a change of approximately 9.86%. In terms of numbers, the count of individuals with the Blenman surname rose from 320 in 2000 to 388 in 2010, marking an increase of 21.25%. The proportion per 100k also experienced an uptick of 8.33%, moving from 0.12 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #53,316 | 9.86% |
| Count | 320 | 388 | 21.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blenman
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Blenman saw some changes as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The percentage identifying as Black slightly increased from 60.63% in 2000 to 61.86% in 2010, seeing a 2.03% rise. Those identifying as White saw a decrease of about 9.28%, falling from 31.25% to 28.35%. The most notable change was seen in the Hispanic category, which jumped from 3.75% to 6.70%, marking a 78.67% increase. The group identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased by about 32.56%, going from 3.44% to 2.32%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 60.63% | 61.86% | 2.03% |
| White | 31.25% | 28.35% | -9.28% |
| Hispanic | 3.75% | 6.7% | 78.67% |
| Two or More Races | 3.44% | 2.32% | -32.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |