Explore the Family Name Bludworth
The meaning of Bludworth
English: variant of Bloodworth. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Bludworth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Bludworth saw a slight decrease in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 76,946 in terms of surname commonality but slipped to 80,926 by 2010, marking a decline of approximately 5.17%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased marginally from 232 in 2000 to 234 in 2010, indicating an increase of about 0.86%. The proportion of people with the Bludworth surname per 100,000 residents also dropped by 11.11% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #80,926 | -5.17% |
| Count | 232 | 234 | 0.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bludworth
In regard to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of Bludworths identify as White. In 2000, about 93.10% of Bludworths identified as White, and this number increased to 96.15% by 2010, showing a change of 3.28%. In 2000, around 3.02% reported being Hispanic, though by 2010, this percentage had fallen to zero. There were no Bludworths who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.1% | 96.15% | 3.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.02% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |