Explore the Family Name Bloxsom
The meaning of Bloxsom
English (Leicestershire): variant of Bloxham.
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How common is the last name Bloxsom in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bloxsom has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 69,201st in popularity, with a count of 265 people carrying the surname. By 2010, the name had risen to 63,218th in popularity, with an increased count of 316 individuals bearing the Bloxsom surname. This represents a growth rate of 8.65 percent in rank and a 19.25 percent increase in count. The proportion of people with this last name per 100,000 also went up by 10.0 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #63,218 | 8.65% |
| Count | 265 | 316 | 19.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bloxsom
Analysis of the ethnicity linked to the surname Bloxsom, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, indicates that it is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnicity. In 2000, 95.85 percent of individuals with this surname identified as White, a figure that slightly decreased to 94.94 percent in 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in those identifying as belonging to two or more ethnicities, with the percentage rising from 1.89 in 2000 to 2.53 in 2010. The data also shows that the presence of Hispanic identity within this surname grew from zero in 2000 to 1.58 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentages of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.85% | 94.94% | -0.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.89% | 2.53% | 33.86% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |