Explore the Family Name Bluett
The meaning of Bluett
English (Cornwall): variant of Blewett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bluett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bluett demonstrated a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Bluett was ranked as the 49,057th most common surname, whereas in 2010 it slipped to the 49,365th position, representing a change of -0.63%. However, the count, or number of individuals with the Bluett surname, actually increased by 5.71% during the same period, from 403 to 426 people. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 6.67%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,057 | #49,365 | -0.63% |
| Count | 403 | 426 | 5.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bluett
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some minor shifts within the Bluett surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. During this decade, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased marginally from 64.02% to 63.15%, a change of -1.36%. The Black community also saw a small decline from 33.00% to 32.39%, a change of -1.85%. There was a more noticeable decrease amongst those who identify as Hispanic, with a drop of 17.59% from 1.99% to 1.64%. Interestingly, the number of individuals claiming two or more races emerged in 2010, accounting for 2.11% of the Bluett population. No changes were observed among those of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.02% | 63.15% | -1.36% |
| Black | 33% | 32.39% | -1.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 1.64% | -17.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |