Explore the Family Name Blesi
The meaning of Blesi
Swiss German: from a pet form of the personal name Blasius.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Blesi in the United States?
The surname Blesi, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, was ranked 53,659th in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped to the 55,841st spot by 2010, indicating a decrease of approximately 4.07%. However, the count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 361 in 2000 to 367 in 2010, showing a growth of 1.66%. During the same period, the proportion of people named Blesi per 100,000 decreased by about 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,659 | #55,841 | -4.07% |
| Count | 361 | 367 | 1.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blesi
On the matter of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the surname Blesi are predominantly of White ethnicity. In 2000, about 96.12% of Blesis identified as White, and this percentage slightly declined to 95.64% by 2010. The representation of Blesis identifying with two or more races also experienced a slight decrease from 2.49% in 2000 to 2.45% in 2010. There were no recorded changes in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.12% | 95.64% | -0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2.49% | 2.45% | -1.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |