Explore the Family Name Blyth
The meaning of Blyth
Scottish and English: variant of Blythe.
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How common is the last name Blyth in the United States?
The surname 'Blyth' saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 'Blyth' was ranked 25,524th most popular surname, falling to 26,814th place by 2010, a dip of 5.05%. The count of individuals with this name also dropped slightly from 909 to 907 during this period. Consequently, the proportion of people named Blyth per 100,000 fell by 8.82% from 0.34 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,524 | #26,814 | -5.05% |
| Count | 909 | 907 | -0.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blyth
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with the surname 'Blyth' who identify as White showed a marginal increase, moving from 96.59% to 96.91%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.66% to 0.77%. Interestingly, there was a significant drop of 41.67% among people who identified as belonging to two or more races, going from 1.32% to 0.77%. The Hispanic group also decreased from 0.66% to 0.55%, whereas the Black population (originally 0.77%) and the American Indian and Alaskan Native groups had their data suppressed for privacy in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 96.91% | 0.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.66% | 0.77% | 16.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 0.77% | -41.67% |
| Hispanic | 0.66% | 0.55% | -16.67% |
| Black | 0.77% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |