2000
#121,058
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Blado
Spanish surname meaning someone from the town of Blado or someone sharp-tongued.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Blado. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Blado surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Blado in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Blado, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (5.1%) and Two or More Races (5.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Blado
The surname Blado is believed to have originated in the region of Catalonia, Spain, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Catalan word "blat," which means "wheat" or "grain," suggesting that the name may have been associated with an occupation or location related to the production or cultivation of wheat.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Blado can be found in the Catalonian region of Spain during the 13th century. Historical records from this time period indicate that individuals with the surname Blado were involved in agricultural activities, particularly in the cultivation and trade of wheat.
The name Blado has also been documented in various historical manuscripts and records from the 14th and 15th centuries, including the Llibre del Repartiment, a Catalan document that recorded the distribution of land and properties after the reconquest of Valencia from the Moors in the 13th century. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Blado who were granted lands and properties in the region.
In the 16th century, the Blado family rose to prominence in the city of Valencia, where they established themselves as successful merchants and landowners. One notable member of the family was Joan Blado (1490-1568), a renowned printer and publisher who played a significant role in the dissemination of knowledge and literature during the Renaissance period.
Another prominent figure with the surname Blado was Francisco Blado (1520-1597), a Spanish painter from Valencia who was known for his religious works and contributions to the Mannerist art movement. His paintings can be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain.
During the 17th century, the Blado surname spread beyond the Iberian Peninsula, with members of the family migrating to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One notable individual from this era was Pedro Blado (1630-1692), a Spanish explorer and cartographer who accompanied expeditions to the New World and created detailed maps of the regions explored.
In the 18th century, the Blado surname gained recognition in the field of literature with the works of Antonio Blado (1720-1785), a Spanish writer and poet who was celebrated for his lyrical compositions and contributions to the Neoclassical literary movement.
Throughout its history, the surname Blado has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including agriculture, commerce, art, exploration, and literature. While the name has undergone minor variations in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to the Catalan region of Spain and its connection to the cultivation and trade of wheat.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Blado
Among Census respondents with the surname Blado, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (5.1%) and Two or More Races (5.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Blado bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Blado surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.3% · 101
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.1% · 6
- Two or more races5.1% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Blado
Blado appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-21 bearers (-15.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 27,289 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+6 bearers (+5.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,077 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #121,058 | 132 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | -21 bearers (-15.9%) | Down 27,289 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.4%) | Up 4,077 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Blado surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,347 | #144,270 | 2.7% |
| Count | 111 | 117 | 5.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Blado bearers went from 111 to 117 (+5.4% change). The surname moved up 4,077 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #144,270.
FAQ
Blado surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Blado?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Blado. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Blado?
Blado ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Blado. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Blado.
Has Blado become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Blado went from 111 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 6 (+5.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #148,347 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Blado?
Among Census respondents with the surname Blado, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (5.1%) and Two or More Races (5.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Blado in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.3% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Blado appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (5.1%), Two or More Races (5.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Blado (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Blado mean?
Spanish surname meaning someone from the town of Blado or someone sharp-tongued. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Blado (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Blado?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.