Explore the Family Name Bluestone
The meaning of Bluestone
Americanized form (translation into English) of Jewish Blaustein. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avi, Fishel, Isadore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bluestone in the United States?
The surname Bluestone, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, exhibited a modest shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 49,767th in popularity but fell slightly to the 51,830th spot by 2010, marking a decline of 4.15%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname showed a minor increase of 1.26%, from 396 in 2000 to 401 in 2010. Correspondingly, the proportion of Bluestones per 100,000 people dipped by 6.67%, standing at 0.14 in 2010 compared to 0.15 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #51,830 | -4.15% |
| Count | 396 | 401 | 1.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bluestone
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals bearing the Bluestone surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identifies as White. This demographic saw a negligible decrease from 90.40% in 2000 to 90.27% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black remained constant at 0% for both years. Interestingly, those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase, rising by 63.82% to 2.49% in 2010. The proportion of Hispanics among the Bluestones increased by 19.05%, reaching 1.50% in 2010. Meanwhile, American Indian and Alaskan Native identifiers decreased by 5.76%, settling at 5.24% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.4% | 90.27% | -0.14% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 5.56% | 5.24% | -5.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 2.49% | 63.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 1.5% | 19.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |