Explore the Family Name Blome
The meaning of Blome
1. German: variant of Blum or Blohm. 2. Swedish (Blomé): variant of Blom, with the addition of the ornamental suffix -é. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Heinz, Horst, Lothar.
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How common is the last name Blome in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Blome saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Blome was ranked as the 30970th most popular surname, with 709 individuals carrying it. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 34495, with only 656 people bearing this surname, representing a 7.48% decrease in count. The proportion of individuals with the Blome surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 15.38%, from 0.26 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,970 | #34,495 | -11.38% |
| Count | 709 | 656 | -7.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.22 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blome
When examining the ethnicity of those with the surname Blome, Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the ten-year span. The majority of Blome's identify as White, making up 97.04% of the population in 2000 and 96.49% in 2010. There was little change among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, dropping slightly from 0.85% to 0.76%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races increased significantly, rising by 43.53% from 0.85% to 1.22%. There was also an increase in those identifying as Black, going from 0.71% in 2000 to 1.22% in 2010. No changes were observed in the Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.04% | 96.49% | -0.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.22% | 43.53% |
| Black | 0.71% | 1.22% | 71.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.85% | 0.76% | -10.59% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |