Explore the Family Name Bless
The meaning of Bless
Swiss German: variant of Blasius.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bless in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Bless' has seen a slight decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 32,026th in terms of popularity and had 680 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010 the rank dropped to 34,707 and the count decreased to 651 individuals, marking a decline of 8.37% and 4.26% respectively. The proportion of people with the 'Bless' surname also went down by 12% per 100,000 population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,026 | #34,707 | -8.37% |
| Count | 680 | 651 | -4.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bless
The ethnicity profile for the surname 'Bless', based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those with the surname identified as White (92.94% in 2000 and 88.48% in 2010), there was a noticeable increase among those identifying as Hispanic and those reporting two or more ethnic identities. The percentage of Hispanics rose from 4.12% to 5.99% and those reporting multiple ethnicities increased from 1.03% to 1.54%. Despite these increases, the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities remained relatively small, though they did show some growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.94% | 88.48% | -4.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.12% | 5.99% | 45.39% |
| Black | 0% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.54% | 49.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.74% | 0.92% | 24.32% |