Explore the Family Name Blubaugh
The meaning of Blubaugh
Americanized form of German Blaubach.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Blubaugh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Blubaugh surname saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this last name was ranked 16,400th in the United States and it fell to 17,127th by 2010, marking a decrease of 4.43 percent. However, despite its drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the Blubaugh surname increased by 2.48 percent from 1,616 in 2000 to 1,656 in 2010. The proportion of Blubaughs per 100,000 people also slightly decreased by 6.67 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,400 | #17,127 | -4.43% |
| Count | 1,616 | 1,656 | 2.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.56 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blubaugh
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes within the Blubaugh community. The majority of people with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a minimal decrease from 97.46 percent to 96.68 percent. The percentage of Blubaughs who identified as having two or more ethnic identities increased significantly from 0.62 percent to 0.97 percent, reflecting a growth of 56.45 percent. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase from 0.56 percent to 0.91 percent, which is a rise of 62.50 percent. The proportions of Blubaughs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander witnessed a slight decline, and there were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.46% | 96.68% | -0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.62% | 0.97% | 56.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.93% | 0.91% | -2.15% |
| Hispanic | 0.56% | 0.91% | 62.5% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |