Explore the Family Name Bloy
The meaning of Bloy
1. English (Norfolk and Lincolnshire): derivative in Middle English by back-formation (removing the final -s as if it were an inflectional suffix) from the Norman surname Bloyce, which is from Blois in Loir-et-Cher. 2. German: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Bloy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bloy underwent a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Bloy was ranked 135,837th but fell to the 151,532nd position by 2010, marking an 11.55 percent decline. The number of individuals with this surname also dropped from 114 to 108 during this period, representing a 5.26 percent decrease. However, even with these changes, the proportion of people named Bloy per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #135,837 | #151,532 | -11.55% |
| Count | 114 | 108 | -5.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bloy
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Bloy, the Decennial U.S. Census revealed that the majority of bearers identified as White both in 2000 and 2010. This group saw a slight increase from 93.86 percent to 95.37 percent over the ten-year span. No significant associations were found with other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the percentages remaining at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.86% | 95.37% | 1.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |