Explore the Family Name Bleth
The meaning of Bleth
German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with Old High German blide ‘happy, friendly’. This surname is rare in Germany.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bleth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bleth has seen slight changes over a decade. In 2000, it ranked as the 78,549th most popular surname in the United States, with around 226 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, its rank had dropped slightly to 82,317, despite a small increase in count to 229 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.08 between these years, indicating that the surname's overall popularity has remained relatively stable.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,549 | #82,317 | -4.8% |
| Count | 226 | 229 | 1.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bleth
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Bleth identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 97.79% of all Bleths, but by 2010, this percentage had decreased slightly to 93.89%. Interestingly, there was no record of Bleths identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or Black in either 2000 or 2010. However, there was a new development in 2010, with a small percentage of individuals (2.18%) identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.79% | 93.89% | -3.99% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |