Explore the Family Name Bleyer
The meaning of Bleyer
German: occupational name for a lead miner (see Bley).
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How common is the last name Bleyer in the United States?
The surname Bleyer has been tracked in the Decennial U.S. Census for its popularity across the country. In the year 2000, it held the rank of 65,298 with a count of 284 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, both the rank and count decreased to 73,464 and 264 respectively. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also dropped by 18.18%, from 0.11 to 0.09 between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #73,464 | -12.51% |
| Count | 284 | 264 | -7.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bleyer
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bleyer, the data collected from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is predominantly tied to White ethnicity, although there has been a slight decline of 2.49% from 2000 to 2010 (from 97.89% to 95.45%). The presence of the surname within the Hispanic community saw an increase from 2.11% to 3.03% during the same period, marking a growth of 43.60%. There was no significant change reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with figures remaining at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 95.45% | -2.49% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 3.03% | 43.6% |
| 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% |