Explore the Family Name Bluth
The meaning of Bluth
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic; also Blüth): artificial name from German Blüte ‘bloom, flowerhead’. 2. German: nickname or perhaps ornamental name from Middle High German bluot ‘bloom, flowerhead’. Alternatively, perhaps from Middle High German bluot ‘blood’, an allusion to kinship or family. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Elimelech, Simcha, Avraham, Chaya, Mordecai.
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How common is the last name Bluth in the United States?
The surname Bluth saw an increase in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Bluth was ranked as the 35,187th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 32,302nd position, indicating an 8.2 percent change in rank. The count of people with the Bluth surname also grew during this period, going from 606 people in 2000 to 713 people in 2010, a growth rate of 17.66 percent. The proportion of the population with the Bluth name per 100,000 people also slightly increased by 9.09 percent from 0.22 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,187 | #32,302 | 8.2% |
| Count | 606 | 713 | 17.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.24 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bluth
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Bluth surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, although there has been a slight decrease from 98.02 percent in 2000 to 95.51 percent in 2010. The Hispanic proportion among those carrying the Bluth surname showed a significant increase during this decade, rising from 1.16 percent in 2000 to 3.65 percent in 2010, which is a 214.66 percent change. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native under this surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.02% | 95.51% | -2.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 3.65% | 214.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |