Explore the Family Name Blye
The meaning of Blye
English: variant of Bligh 1. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Blye in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Blye had a slight drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 30,929th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 31,383rd place, representing a decrease of 1.47%. However, the total count of individuals with the surname Blye actually increased during the same period, from 710 in 2000 to 738 in 2010, an increase of approximately 3.94%. Despite this, the proportion per 100k people of the Blye surname decreased by -3.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,929 | #31,383 | -1.47% |
| Count | 710 | 738 | 3.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blye
The ethnicity associated with the surname Blye also underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. There were no reported instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The largest ethnic identity group remained White, which accounted for approximately 52.54% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 52.44% in 2010. Those identifying as Black represented 44.93% in 2000 and saw a decrease to 42.41% in 2010. Individuals who identified with two or more races showed the most significant change, increasing from 1.13% in 2000 to 3.12% in 2010. Additionally, those identifying as Hispanic increased from 0.85% in 2000 to 1.08% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.54% | 52.44% | -0.19% |
| Black | 44.93% | 42.41% | -5.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 3.12% | 176.11% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 1.08% | 27.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |