Explore the Family Name Blowers
The meaning of Blowers
English (East Anglia): variant of Blower, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
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How common is the last name Blowers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Blowers has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 12,168 and by 2010, it had dropped to 12,715, marking a 4.5% decrease in rank. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.45%, from 2,347 in 2000 to 2,428 in 2010. The proportion of people with the surname Blowers per 100k also dipped slightly, from 0.87 in 2000 to 0.82 in 2010, showing a 5.75% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,168 | #12,715 | -4.5% |
| Count | 2,347 | 2,428 | 3.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.87 | 0.82 | -5.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blowers
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Blowers, the census data reveals some interesting changes. In 2000, 96.08% of people with this surname identified as White, and this figure rose ever so slightly to 96.25% in 2010. There was no change in the percentage identifying as Hispanic (1.32%). However, there were notable increases for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0 to 0.41%) and Black (0 to 0.29%), while there was a considerable decrease amongst those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which dropped from 0.94% in 2000 to 0.62% in 2010. For those identifying with two or more races, the number dipped slightly from 1.15% to 1.11%. Please note that this data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.08% | 96.25% | 0.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.11% | -3.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.94% | 0.62% | -34.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.29% | 0% |