Explore the Family Name Bloyer
The meaning of Bloyer
German: very rare variant, or an Americanized form, of South German Bloier, itself probably a variant of Bleyer. Alternatively, perhaps an Americanized form of Swiss German Bleuer.
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How common is the last name Bloyer in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bloyer has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Bloyer was ranked as the 48,380th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 46,811th spot, marking a change of 3.24%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period from 410 to 454, showing a growth of 10.73%. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,380 | #46,811 | 3.24% |
| Count | 410 | 454 | 10.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bloyer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people with the Bloyer surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the percentage stood at 97.07%, dropping slightly to 95.59% in 2010. During the same period, there was a minor increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.71% to 2.20%. Meanwhile, those identifying as having two or more races appeared in 2010, accounting for 1.54% of the Bloyers. There were no recorded individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.07% | 95.59% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 2.2% | 28.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |