Explore the Family Name Blueford
The meaning of Blueford
Altered form of English (originally French) Beaufort. It is found mainly among African Americans. Compare Bluford.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Blueford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Blueford has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 49,366 among all surnames, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 47,966. This represents a change of 2.84%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also increased from 400 to 441 during this period, demonstrating a growth rate of 10.25%. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals named Blueford per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,366 | #47,966 | 2.84% |
| Count | 400 | 441 | 10.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blueford
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Blueford also changed within the same decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of people with this surname identified as Black, with an increase from 74.25% in 2000 to 75.74% in 2010. There was a noticeable growth in the Hispanic community carrying this name, rising from 3.25% to 4.54%. Those identifying with two or more races decreased from 7.25% to 6.12%, while those identifying as White saw a decrease from 14.75% to 13.15%. However, no individuals with the Blueford surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 74.25% | 75.74% | 2.01% |
| White | 14.75% | 13.15% | -10.85% |
| Two or More Races | 7.25% | 6.12% | -15.59% |
| Hispanic | 3.25% | 4.54% | 39.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |