Explore the Family Name Blong
The meaning of Blong
English (Merseyside): possibly a variant of Blank, which may have (additionally) arisen in Ireland. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Blong in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Blong held a rank of 57,090 in popularity in 2000 and slipped slightly to 59,470 in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.17%. However, the count of individuals with the Blong surname increased from 334 in 2000 to 340 in 2010, representing a growth of 1.8%. The proportion of the Blong surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.12 in both the 2000 and 2010 census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #59,470 | -4.17% |
| Count | 334 | 340 | 1.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blong
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Blong surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census, it's primarily linked to White ethnicity which accounted for 97.01% in 2000 and decreased to 91.47% in 2010. People of Asian/Pacific Islander identity made up 1.80% in 2000, rising to 2.35% by 2010, showing a substantial increase of 30.56%. While there was no data available for individuals identifying as Two or more races, the Hispanic and Black demographics showed new appearances in 2010, accounting for 1.47% and 2.06% respectively. There were no identified American Indian and Alaskan Natives bearing this surname in either census period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 91.47% | -5.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.8% | 2.35% | 30.56% |
| Black | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |