Explore the Family Name Blyther
The meaning of Blyther
Welsh: from the Middle Welsh personal name Bleddri, deriving from the ancestor of blaidd ‘wolf’ + an uncertain suffix.
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How common is the last name Blyther in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Blyther showed a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Blyther was ranked 46,758 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to 44,423; this equates to a change of 4.99%. The count of individuals with the Blyther surname also rose from 428 in 2000 to 484 in 2010 - a growth of 13.08%. However, the proportion per 100k remained unchanged at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,758 | #44,423 | 4.99% |
| Count | 428 | 484 | 13.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blyther
In terms of ethnicity or ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a few changes in the population with the Blyther surname between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as Black made up the majority, increasing from 77.80% in 2000 to 81.40% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 17.76% to 11.98%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 1.17% to 3.31%. Additionally, those identifying as two or more races saw a small increase from 2.10% to 2.69%. No data was recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 77.8% | 81.4% | 4.63% |
| White | 17.76% | 11.98% | -32.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 3.31% | 182.91% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% | 2.69% | 28.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |