Explore the Family Name Blondell
The meaning of Blondell
1. English (Middlesex): variant of Blundell. 2. Swedish: ornamental name from blond ‘of light hair color’ or ‘of light complexion’ + the suffix -ell, a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius. 3. Americanized form of French Blondel: nickname derived from blond ‘fair-haired’ (see Blond). Some characteristic forenames: French Antoine, Emile.
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How common is the last name Blondell in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Blondell has seen a noticeable increase from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Blondell ranked 47,485 in terms of popularity and had a recorded count of 420 occurrences. By 2010, the rank improved to 42,720 and the count increased by over 20% to 507. This change also resulted in a marginal increase in the proportion per 100,000 individuals bearing this surname, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #42,720 | 10.03% |
| Count | 420 | 507 | 20.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.17 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blondell
The same Decennial U.S. Census data provides interesting insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Blondell. In 2010, the ethnicity predominantly associated with Blondell was White at 87.97%, although this was a slight decrease from 89.76% in 2000. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Black increased from 5.24% in 2000 to 6.31% in 2010. The data also shows a small percentage of Blondells identifying with two or more races, increasing from 2.86% in 2000 to 3.35% in 2010. There were no Blondells who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. The number of Hispanic Blondells decreased slightly from 1.19% to 0.99%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.76% | 87.97% | -1.99% |
| Black | 5.24% | 6.31% | 20.42% |
| Two or More Races | 2.86% | 3.35% | 17.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 0.99% | -16.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |