Explore the Family Name Blydenburgh
The meaning of Blydenburgh
Dutch: habitational name from any of several mansions named Bl(e)ij(d)enburg(h). This form of the surname is not found in the Netherlands.
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How common is the last name Blydenburgh in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Blydenburgh has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 64,385th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had dropped to 67,519th, a change of -4.87%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 289 in 2000 to 292 in 2010, demonstrating an increase of 1.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #67,519 | -4.87% |
| Count | 289 | 292 | 1.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blydenburgh
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Blydenburgh identify as White. In 2000, 97.92% identified as White, a number that decreased slightly to 94.18% in 2010. During this decade, there was also a slight growth in people identifying as Hispanic, increasing from 0% to 3.77%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.92% | 94.18% | -3.82% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.77% | 0% |
| 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% |