Explore the Family Name Blinn
The meaning of Blinn
German: variant of Blind.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Blinn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Blinn has decreased slightly over a decade, moving from rank 14,885 in 2000 to rank 16,349 in 2010, a drop of approximately 9.84%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined by about 3.4%, from 1,824 people in 2000 to 1,762 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 individuals dropped by around 11.76%, from 0.68 in 2000 to 0.6 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,885 | #16,349 | -9.84% |
| Count | 1,824 | 1,762 | -3.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.6 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blinn
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a few shifts within the Blinn surname holders. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and individuals identifying as two or more races increased by 54.55% and 32.47% respectively from 2000 to 2010. White individuals represented the majority of Blinns, though their proportion decreased by 1.15% during this period. The Hispanic representation among Blinns also increased, rising by 65.45%. However, there were no changes in the number of Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 96.08% | -1.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.82% | 65.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 1.02% | 32.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.85% | 54.55% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |