Explore the Family Name Bloss
The meaning of Bloss
1. German: from Middle High German blōz ‘naked, destitute’, applied as a nickname for a poor person, or for someone who dressed inappropriately, also applied to a man without a beard. 2. German: variant of Blass. 3. Swedish: possibly an adoption of the German name. 4. English (Suffolk): variant of Blois.
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How common is the last name Bloss in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bloss fluctuated slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 12,149th in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it slid down to rank 12,411, a decrease of 2.16%. However, the actual count of people with the Bloss surname increased from 2,353 in 2000 to 2,505 in 2010, marking a 6.46% growth. Yet, when considering the proportion per 100,000 individuals, the share dropped from 0.87 to 0.85, showing a minor decline of 2.3%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,149 | #12,411 | -2.16% |
| Count | 2,353 | 2,505 | 6.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.87 | 0.85 | -2.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bloss
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates shifts among those bearing the Bloss name. The biggest change was seen in the "Two or more races" category, which saw a significant increase of 56.86%, moving from 1.02% in 2000 to 1.60% in 2010. The proportion of Hispanic individuals also grew by 12.94%, although they still only constituted 1.92% of all Bloss surnames in 2010. The group identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native rose modestly by 18.75%, from 0.64% to 0.76%. Meanwhile, there were slight increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black, both starting from no representation in 2000 to 0.44% and 0.48% respectively in 2010. The majority of individuals with the Bloss surname identified as White, although this group saw a slight decrease of 1.55%, dropping from 96.30% in 2000 to 94.81% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 94.81% | -1.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 1.92% | 12.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1.6% | 56.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.64% | 0.76% | 18.75% |
| Black | 0% | 0.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.44% | 0% |