Explore the Family Name Blow
The meaning of Blow
1. English (Lincolnshire): from Middle English blaa, bloo, blowe ‘pale, livid’ (Old Norse blá), hence a nickname for someone with an exceptionally pale complexion. 2. Americanized form of French Bleau.
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How common is the last name Blow in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Blow" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the "Blow" surname ranked 8696 in terms of popularity across the United States, with about 1.29 people per 100,000 having this name. By 2010, however, the ranking had slid to 9100, representing a change of -4.65 percent, despite an increase in count from 3,479 to 3,590. The proportion of people per 100,000 with this last name also dipped by 5.43 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,696 | #9,100 | -4.65% |
| Count | 3,479 | 3,590 | 3.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.29 | 1.22 | -5.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blow
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Blow", the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting trends. For instance, the percentage of individuals identifying as White with this surname decreased from 58.26 percent in 2000 to 54.21 percent in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Black increased from 37.51 percent to 40.31 percent over the same period. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals with this surname who identify as two or more races saw a significant increase of 47.10 percent. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw decreases of 15.87 and 40.54 percent respectively. The percentage of Hispanic individuals with this surname also increased from 1.84 to 2.70 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.26% | 54.21% | -6.95% |
| Black | 37.51% | 40.31% | 7.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 2.7% | 46.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 2.03% | 47.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 0.53% | -15.87% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.37% | 0.22% | -40.54% |