Explore the Family Name Blois
The meaning of Blois
1. French and English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Blois in Loire-et-Cher and, in some cases possibly also from a place of the same name in Jura. Compare Deblois. 2. French: nickname from the Old French adjective blois ‘lisping’. Some characteristic forenames: French Camille.
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How common is the last name Blois in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Blois has seen a decrease in popularity over the span of a decade. In 2000, it held the rank of 67,113 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, the rank had dropped to 82,044 representing a decline of 22.25%. The count of individuals with the Blois surname also decreased from 275 in 2000 to 230 in 2010, marking a drop of 16.36%. The proportion per 100k people similarly fell by 20% over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #82,044 | -22.25% |
| Count | 275 | 230 | -16.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blois
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts for those carrying the Blois surname between 2000 and 2010. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010 there were 3.91% identifying with this ethnicity. Those identifying with two or more races saw a decrease from 3.64% to 2.17%, a change of -40.38%. The majority (93.82% in 2000 and 91.74% in 2010) identified as White, showing a slight decrease of 2.22%. No individuals identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.82% | 91.74% | -2.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.91% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.64% | 2.17% | -40.38% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |