Explore the Family Name Bliesner
The meaning of Bliesner
German: habitational name for someone from a place called Bliesen in Saarland. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Bliesner in the United States?
Looking at the popularity of the surname Bliesner, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a slight increase in its prevalence between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 64,934 in popularity with a count of 286 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had slightly improved to 64,891, and the count increased to 306, showing a change of 6.99%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 9.09%, moving from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.10 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #64,891 | 0.07% |
| Count | 286 | 306 | 6.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bliesner
Regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the Bliesner surname, there were some changes observed between 2000 to 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of White individuals decreased by 1.74% from 95.45% in 2000 to 93.79% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races increased by 5% from 2.80% to 2.94% over the same period. There was also a new appearance of Hispanic representation at 2.29% in 2010, which wasn't present in 2000. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 93.79% | -1.74% |
| Two or More Races | 2.8% | 2.94% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |