Explore the Family Name Bline
The meaning of Bline
English: perhaps a variant of Scottish Blain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bline in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Bline" has decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bline was ranked 63,632 in terms of common surnames in the U.S., but by 2010 it fell to 79,338, marking a decrease of 24.68%. During the same period, the count of individuals with the surname also dropped from 293 to 240, reflecting an 18.09% fall. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 27.27%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #79,338 | -24.68% |
| Count | 293 | 240 | -18.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bline
Concerning the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bline, data from the Decennial U.S. Census show that in both 2000 and 2010, most individuals who bear this surname identify as White. This group, however, saw a slight decline from 97.61% in 2000 to 92.92% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no recorded individuals with the Bline surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. It's worth noting that by 2010, some individuals began identifying as Hispanic (3.33%) and as belonging to two or more races (2.08%), categories that had not been represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.61% | 92.92% | -4.8% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.33% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |