Explore the Family Name Blurton
The meaning of Blurton
English (Staffordshire): habitational name from Blurton in Staffordshire, so named with an Old English word blōr, possibly ‘hill’, + Old English tūn ‘settlement’.
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How common is the last name Blurton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Blurton has seen a minor decrease in popularity over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 36,860, while in 2010, it moved slightly down the ranks to 37,544, indicating a change of -1.86%. However, the count of individuals with the Blurton surname increased by 3.85%, from 571 in 2000 to 593 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a small decrease of -4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,860 | #37,544 | -1.86% |
| Count | 571 | 593 | 3.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blurton
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Blurton has diversified over the course of a decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of Blurtons were white (95.27%), but this percentage decreased to 89.54% in 2010. The number of Blurtons identifying as Hispanic witnessed a notable increase, moving from 1.40% in 2000 to 5.40% in 2010. The group identifying as two or more races also saw growth, rising from 0.88% to 1.69%. Interestingly, there was a slight emergence of Blurtons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010 that wasn't present in 2000. Conversely, the percentage of Blurtons identifying as Black dropped significantly to 0% in 2010 from 1.75% in 2000. There were no identified Blurtons of American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity for either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.27% | 89.54% | -6.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 5.4% | 285.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 1.69% | 92.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Black | 1.75% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |