Explore the Family Name Blondin
The meaning of Blondin
1. French: nickname for someone with blond hair, from a diminutive of Blond. 2. Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements blond ‘blond’ + the adjectival suffix -in, a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’. History: In North America, the surname in 1 above was originally also a secondary surname or dit (‘also called’) name. Hilaire Sureau dit Blondin from Vouzailles in Vienne, France, married Louise Paradis in Quebec City, QC, in 1691. Jean Avon dit Blondin from Coucouron in Ardèche, France, married Marie-Françoise Larivière in Sain-te-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC, in 1759; his descendants also bear the surname Avon. — Charles Blondin (1824–97), born Jean-François Gravelet in Hesdin, Pas-de-Calais, France, was a tightrope walker, famous for crossing Niagara Falls in 1859 on a high wire suspended 160 feet above the lower rapids.
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How common is the last name Blondin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Blondin" has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. Ranked 21666 in 2000, it moved up to 21535 by 2010, indicating an increase of 0.6%. In terms of numbers, the count of people bearing this name grew from 1121 in 2000 to 1212 in 2010, an 8.12% rise. However, the proportion per 100k saw a minor reduction of -2.38%, falling from 0.42 to 0.41.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,666 | #21,535 | 0.6% |
| Count | 1,121 | 1,212 | 8.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.41 | -2.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blondin
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity linked with the surname "Blondin". The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, claiming 94.47% in 2000 and 89.60% in 2010. There was a noticeable growth in the Hispanic population, which doubled from 2.23% to 4.62%. The proportions of those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased significantly, recording changes of 144.44% and 137.50% respectively. Additionally, there was a substantial growth of 60.45% among those who identify with two or more races. On the contrary, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped by -33.87%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.47% | 89.6% | -5.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.23% | 4.62% | 107.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 2.15% | 60.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.8% | 1.9% | 137.5% |
| Black | 0.54% | 1.32% | 144.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 0.41% | -33.87% |