Explore the Family Name Blouse
The meaning of Blouse
Americanized form of German Bloss.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Blouse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Blouse" saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 62,236 in 2000, it fell to rank 69,170 by 2010, marking an 11.14% drop. The number of people with this surname also declined during this period, from 301 in 2000 to 284 in 2010, representing a 5.65% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname "Blouse" per 100,000 also decreased by 9.09%, going from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #69,170 | -11.14% |
| Count | 301 | 284 | -5.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blouse
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnicity of those with the surname "Blouse" shows a predominantly white ethnic identity, although there was a slight decrease over the decade. In 2000, 99% identified as white, which dropped to 97.18% by 2010. During this time, there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a small emergence of black identity among the bearers of the "Blouse" surname, rising to 1.76% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying with two or more races during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 97.18% | -1.84% |
| Black | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |