Explore the Family Name Blyler
The meaning of Blyler
Americanized form of South German Bleiler.
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How common is the last name Blyler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Blyler has slightly decreased in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Blyler ranked as the 55,124th most popular surname, and by 2010, it had fallen to the 57,781st spot, marking a change of -4.82%. However, the number of people carrying the name Blyler modestly increased from 349 in 2000 to 352 in 2010, a growth rate of 0.86%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Blyler per 100,000 residents dropped by 7.69% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,124 | #57,781 | -4.82% |
| Count | 349 | 352 | 0.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blyler
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Blyler. In 2000, about 93.41% of those bearing the surname identified as White, but this percentage declined to 91.76% by 2010. The share of Blylers identifying as Black saw a significant increase from 2.87% in 2000 to 4.26% in 2010. The Census reported no Blylers of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity during both census years. In 2010, for the first time, a small segment of Blylers, 1.70%, reported being Hispanic. The proportion of Blylers identifying with two or more races remained relatively stable, decreasing marginally from 2.01% in 2000 to 1.99% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.41% | 91.76% | -1.77% |
| Black | 2.87% | 4.26% | 48.43% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 1.99% | -1% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |