Explore the Family Name Bliese
The meaning of Bliese
German (of Slavic origin): from a short form of the medieval personal name Blisemer, a Germanized form of an unidentified Old Slavic name. Some characteristic forenames: German Wilhelmine.
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How common is the last name Bliese in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bliese showed a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 70,052nd most popular last name with a count of 261 bearers. By 2010, it dropped to the 76,533rd position with 251 bearers, reflecting a 3.83% drop in count. Its proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #76,533 | -9.25% |
| Count | 261 | 251 | -3.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bliese
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals the overwhelming majority of those with the surname Bliese identified as White. In 2000, 98.08% of Blieses identified as White, decreasing slightly to 97.21% in 2010. There were no reported instances of Blieses identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.08% | 97.21% | -0.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |