Explore the Family Name Blixt
The meaning of Blixt
Swedish: soldier’s name or ornamental name, from blixt ‘lightning’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Per.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Blixt in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Blixt saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Blixt was ranked as the 42,134th most popular surname, and by 2010, it had fallen to 44,034th place, indicating a decline of roughly 4.51%. However, the actual count of individuals carrying the Blixt surname increased marginally by 0.82% over the same period, from 485 to 489. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 5.56%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,134 | #44,034 | -4.51% |
| Count | 485 | 489 | 0.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blixt
Regarding the ethnic identity attached to the Blixt surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with this name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, about 95.88% were White, decreasing slightly to 95.50% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a drop from 1.86% in 2000 to no representation in 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as having two or more races increased by 48.39%, from 1.24% in 2000 to 1.84% in 2010. Finally, the Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories each saw an increase from no representation in 2000 to 1.02% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.88% | 95.5% | -0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 1.84% | 48.39% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.86% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |