Explore the Family Name Blonder
The meaning of Blonder
Jewish (Ashkenazic): from an inflected form of Blond. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avi, Ayelet, Hyman, Meir, Ofra, Rebekah.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Blonder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Blonder has shown a slight increase in popularity. In 2000, the surname was ranked 56,526 and by 2010 it had climbed to rank 55,841, marking a change of 1.21%. The count of people with this surname also increased from 338 in 2000 to 367 in 2010, a rise of 8.58%. However, the proportion per 100k of the population saw a minor decrease of -7.69% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #55,841 | 1.21% |
| Count | 338 | 367 | 8.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blonder
The census data also provides an overview of the ethnicity associated with the surname Blonder. Predominantly, individuals with this last name identify as White, accounting for 94.67% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.01% in 2010. A small percentage identify as Hispanic (1.48% in 2000 and 1.63% in 2010) and Black (2.07% in 2000 and 2.18% in 2010), both seeing a slight increase over the decade. Notably, there were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.67% | 94.01% | -0.7% |
| Black | 2.07% | 2.18% | 5.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 1.63% | 10.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |